BMW X3 2004 vs Nissan Patrol 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 15.2 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 44 HP more power than Nissan Patrol, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Nissan Patrol. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 11.5 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 Nissan Patrol, 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 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Patrol. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Patrol gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 BMW X3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | Used also on Nissan Terrano | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.84 m | |
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BMW X3 is smaller. BMW X3 is 2 cm shorter than the Nissan Patrol, 9 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Patrol has more luggage space. BMW X3 has 125 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Patrol. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 1.8 metres more than that of the Nissan Patrol, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`355 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 16 200 | |
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