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: | 306 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW X3 2010 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 2010 engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW X3 2006, whereas torque is 85 NM more than BMW X3 2006. Thanks to more power BMW X3 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 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 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 2010 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 580 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: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 2006 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X3 2010 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. BMW X3 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW X3 2006 3.0 engine | |||
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`365 | 2`300 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 6400 | |
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