Nissan Patrol 2004 vs BMW X3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.2 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Patrol engine produces 58 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Nissan Patrol reaches 100 km/h speed 7.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Patrol consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Patrol could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Patrol consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 BMW X3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Terrano | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.67 m | |
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Nissan Patrol is larger. Nissan Patrol is 1 cm longer than the BMW X3, 9 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Patrol is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1560 litres | |
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Nissan Patrol has more luggage capacity. Nissan Patrol has 125 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Patrol is 1.8 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Nissan Patrol can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 6800 | |
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