BMW X3 2010 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: | 258 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| BMW X3 2010 engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW X3 2006, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW X3 2006. Despite less power, BMW X3 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 12.3 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 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2006, which means that by driving the BMW X3 2010 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 2010 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 540 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: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
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 2006, 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 2006. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 2010 (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 2010 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW X3 2006. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`305 | 2`300 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 6800 | |
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