BMW X3 2010 vs Nissan X-Trail 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 54 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Nissan X-Trail. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
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 | 14 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 7 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| 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 Nissan X-Trail 2014 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Nissan X-Trail 2014 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.71 m | |
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BMW X3 is larger, but lower. BMW X3 and Nissan X-Trail are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1877 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Nissan X-Trail has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Nissan X-Trail, so Nissan X-Trail quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 11 800 | |
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