BMW 5 series 2020 vs BMW X3 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 5 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X3 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 5 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 340 HP | 184 - 382 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 - 700 NM | 290 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 - 8.3 seconds | 4.8 - 8.3 seconds | |
| In general, BMW X3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 5 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.9 - 7.1 | 5.4 - 10.2 | |
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BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X3. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 - 143 mm (5.5 - 5.6 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: | 4.96 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.68 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 25 cm longer than the BMW X3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`529 kg | ~ 2`486 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`848 kg | ~ 1`868 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 681 kg | ~ 618 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than BMW X3. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 32 400 | 25 200 | |
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