BMW X5 2003 vs BMW X3 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| BMW X5 engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 90 NM more than BMW X3. Despite the higher power, BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 880 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: | 180 mm (7.1 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: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
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`695 | 2`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 4800 | |
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