BMW X5 2010 vs BMW X3 2010
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| BMW X5 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW X3 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X5 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X3 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X3 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.4 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 - 408 HP | 143 - 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 740 NM | 270 - 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 - 7.6 seconds | 5.7 - 10.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 - 12.5 | 5.1 - 9.0 | |
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BMW X5 petrol engines consumes on average 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW X3. On average, BMW X5 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | 212 mm (8.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.66 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger. BMW X5 is 21 cm longer than the BMW X3, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1750 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage capacity. BMW X5 has 70 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.9 metres more than that of the BMW X3, which means BMW X5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`799 | ~ 2`315 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 12 200 | |
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