BMW X3 2010 vs BMW X3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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BMW X3 2010 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 2010 engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW X3 2009, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW X3 2009. Thanks to more power BMW X3 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 2010 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2009, which means that by driving the BMW X3 2010 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 2010 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2009. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 2010 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 2010 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: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X3 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW X3 2010 2.0 engine BMW X3 2009 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW X3 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 2010 is 8 cm longer than the BMW X3 2009, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1560 litres | |
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BMW X3 2010 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 2010 has 70 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3 2009. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 2010 (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 2`265 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 6400 | |
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