BMW 5 series 1996 vs BMW X3 2006
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.2 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`205 | 2`265 | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 6800 | |
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