BMW X3 2014 vs BMW X5 2013
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 245 HP | 218 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 450 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW X5, but torque is 100 NM less than BMW X5. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 75 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
1080 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
590 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 209 mm (8.2 inches) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 280'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.66 m | 4.89 m | |
Width: | 1.88 m | 1.94 m | |
Height: | 1.66 m | 1.76 m | |
BMW X3 is smaller. BMW X3 is 23 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 10 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 650 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1870 litres | |
BMW X5 has more luggage space. BMW X3 has 100 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 270 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.8 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`360 | 2`750 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | below average | low | |
BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 20 800 | 28 800 | |
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