BMW i3 2017 vs BMW X3 2017
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| Body: | Hatchback | 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 | Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW i3 is available with rear wheel drive, while BMW X3 can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 0.6 (hybrid, electric) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 38 - 170 HP | 184 - 382 HP | |
| Torque: | 56 - 250 NM | 290 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 8.1 seconds | 4.8 - 8.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.6 | 5.4 - 10.2 | |
| Ground clearance: | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | 204 mm (8 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.68 m | |
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BMW i3 is smaller. BMW i3 is 70 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 12 cm narrower, while the height of BMW i3 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. BMW i3 has 290 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 500 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 2.2 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`715 | ~ 2`486 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 29 000 | |
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