BMW X3 2014 vs BMW X3 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW X3 2014 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 2014 engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW X3 2012, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW X3 2014 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW X3 2014 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2012, which means that by driving the BMW X3 2014 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X3 2014 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 2012 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine BMW X3 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW X3 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 2014 and BMW X3 2012 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 12 200 | |
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