BMW X3 2011 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 110 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 700 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: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, 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 | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.78 m | |
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BMW X3 is smaller. BMW X3 is 21 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 13 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 12 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 | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.9 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`440 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 14 000 | |
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