BMW X3 2004 vs Land Rover Defender 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 17.5 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 82 HP more power than Land Rover Defender, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Land Rover Defender. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 9.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Defender, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Defender. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Land Rover Defender engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | Used also on Land Rover Discovery | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW X3 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X3 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 2.08 m | |
| BMW X3 is 4 cm shorter than the Land Rover Defender, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 41 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1560 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Land Rover Defender, which means BMW X3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`355 kg | 3`500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 20 800 | |
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