BMW X5 2007 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| BMW X5 engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 5 NM more than BMW X3. Despite the higher power, BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X5 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.66 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger. BMW X5 is 20 cm longer than the BMW X3, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 11 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: | 13 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 1.3 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`680 | 2`305 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| BMW X3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW X5, so BMW X3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 10 800 | |
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