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BMW X3 3.0i Automatic

General information

ModelBMW X3 3.0i Automatic
Year2003
CategorySUVs
Rating69.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2979 ccm (181.78 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving17.4 litres/100 km (13.52 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.1 litres/100 km (19.44 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.85 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2979 ccm (181.78 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power231.00 PS (170 kW or 228 HP) at 5900 Rev. per min.
Max torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.2:1
Bore x stroke84.1 x 89.6 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1255 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 325 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 320 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1840 kg (4,056.5 pounds)
Overall length4570 mm (179.9 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1680 mm (66.1 inches)
Ground clearance210 mm (8.3 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity67.0 litres (17.70 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions293.0 g/km
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