BMW X3 2004 vs BMW X3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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BMW X3 2006 is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 2004 engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW X3 2006, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW X3 2006. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 2004 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 2004 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 2004 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 2006 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 3 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 2004 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW X3 2006, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`355 | 2`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 6400 | |
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