BMW X3 2006 vs BMW X3 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW X3 2006 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 2006 engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW X3 2004, whereas torque is 15 NM more than BMW X3 2004. Thanks to more power BMW X3 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 2006 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2004, which means that by driving the BMW X3 2006 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 2006 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 520 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: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 460'000 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 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW Z4 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW X3 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW X3 2006 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 2006 is 1 cm longer than the BMW X3 2004, 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: | 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`300 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 4600 | |
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