Nissan X-Trail 2003 vs BMW X3 2004

 
Nissan X-Trail
2003 - 2006
BMW X3
2004 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.2 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 136 HP204 HP
Torque: 314 NM410 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.5 seconds8.2 seconds
BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving.
Nissan X-Trail engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 96 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Nissan X-Trail reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.29.1
Real fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100km9.8 l/100km
The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Nissan X-Trail consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the Nissan X-Trail over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan X-Trail consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres67 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 830 km in combined cycle730 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway910 km on highway
750 km with real consumption680 km with real consumption
Nissan X-Trail 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: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 440'000 km480'000 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: 6 years3 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera TinoInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan X-Trail might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
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.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.51 m4.56 m
Width: 1.76 m1.85 m
Height: 1.68 m1.67 m
Nissan X-Trail is smaller, but slightly higher.
Nissan X-Trail is 5 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan X-Trail is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 410 litres480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1841 litres1560 litres
Nissan X-Trail has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan X-Trail (by 281 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Nissan X-Trail is 1.4 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Nissan X-Trail can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0502`355
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

above average
BMW X3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Nissan X-Trail has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably better
Average price (€): 24004200
Pros and Cons: Nissan X-Trail has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW X3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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