BMW X3 2010 vs BMW X5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 23 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW X5. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 830 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) | 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 11.9 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 1.1 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`370 | 2`755 | |
| 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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