BMW X5 2015 vs BMW X3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 81 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 140 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 67 litres | |
| 1110 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 209 mm (8.2 inches) | 204 mm (8 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X5 2015 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 X5 2015 2.0 engine 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.66 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger. BMW X5 is 23 cm longer than the BMW X3, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage capacity. BMW X5 has 100 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.8 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`710 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| 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 (€): | 27 200 | 20 400 | |
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