BMW X3 2010 vs BMW X5 2007
| 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 | 8.1 seconds | |
| BMW X3 engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW X5. Despite less power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 12.4 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 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 680 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: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 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 | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.77 m | |
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BMW X3 is smaller. BMW X3 is 20 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1750 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. BMW X3 has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 1.3 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means BMW X3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`305 | 2`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| BMW X3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW X5, so BMW X3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 9800 | |
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