BMW 5 series 1995 vs BMW X3 2006
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| 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: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 5 series is available with rear wheel drive, while BMW X3 can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.4 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 286 HP | 143 - 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 - 440 NM | 200 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 - 12 seconds | 6.6 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 - 13.0 | 6.2 - 10.0 | |
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BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW X3. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres more 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! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.67 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 23 cm longer than the BMW X3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | 1560 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`253 | ~ 2`289 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 6800 | |
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