BMW X3 2012 vs BMW X3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW X3 2012 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 2012 engine produces 95 HP more power than BMW X3 2006, whereas torque is 150 NM more than BMW X3 2006. Thanks to more power BMW X3 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW X3 2012 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2006, which means that by driving the BMW X3 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X3 2012 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
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 2012 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: | 300'000 km | 420'000 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 2006 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 2012 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 2012 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 2012 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 2012 (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 2012 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3 2006. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | BMW X3 2012 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 2006 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than BMW X3 2012, so BMW X3 2012 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 6800 | |
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