BMW Z3 2000 vs BMW X3 2005
| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW Z3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z3 engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.3 | |
| BMW Z3 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 Z3 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.67 m | |
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BMW Z3 is smaller. BMW Z3 is 51 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 11 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z3 is 38 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1560 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. BMW Z3 has 315 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z3 is 2 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means BMW Z3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z3 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 4600 | |
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