BMW X5 2001 vs BMW X3 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW X5 engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW X3, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X5 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 680 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: | 187 mm (7.4 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 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: | 560'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | |
| 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 X3 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X3 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.67 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger. BMW X5 is 11 cm longer than the BMW X3, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW X5 has 15 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. This could mean that the BMW X5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`685 | 2`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 3400 | 4600 | |
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