Citroen C-Crosser 2007 vs BMW X3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C-Crosser is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C-Crosser engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Citroen C-Crosser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 174 mm (6.9 inches) | 201 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 | 350'000 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 Citroen C-Crosser engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Peugeot 4007 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW X3 2009 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW X3 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.67 m | |
| Citroen C-Crosser is 8 cm longer than the BMW X3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C-Crosser is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 184 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 184 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 441 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1686 litres | 1560 litres | |
| In 5-seat version BMW X3 has more luggage space (by 39 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C-Crosser (by 126 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C-Crosser is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`265 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 6400 | |
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