BMW X3 2004 vs BMW X3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW X3 2006 is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 2004 engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW X3 2006, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW X3 2006. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.7 l/100km | 12.3 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 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 2004 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 540 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: | 460'000 km | 380'000 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 2004 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 2006 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`280 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6800 | |
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