BMW X3 2005 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: | 218 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
| BMW X3 2005 and BMW X3 2006 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 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 2005 consumes 0.9 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 2005 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 750 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: | 12 years | 12 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 2005 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: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6800 | |
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