BMW 5 series 2014 vs BMW X3 2010
| Body: | Sedan | 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 | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 212 mm (8.3 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: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | 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 5 sērija 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2014 2.0 engine BMW X3 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW X3 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.66 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 26 cm longer than the BMW X3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 30 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 12 400 | |
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