BMW X3 2006 vs BMW X5 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 7.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| BMW X3 and BMW X5 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
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: | 4.57 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.72 m | |
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BMW X3 is smaller. BMW X3 is 10 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1550 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW X3 has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The BMW X5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 2`685 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5400 | |
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