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BMW X3

General information

ModelBMW X3
Year2006
CategorySUVs
Rating74.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2979 ccm (181.78 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.63 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2979 ccm (181.78 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power230.20 PS (169 kW or 227 HP) at 5900 Rev. per min.
Max torque291.18 Nm (29.7 kgf-m or 214.8 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke84.1 x 89.7 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1254 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1030 mm (40.6 inches)
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space480 litres (127 gallons)
Optional cargo space1560 litres (412 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (496.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks, 325.1 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 320.1 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1835 kg (4,045.5 pounds)
Max weight with load2260 kg (4,982.4 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 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)
Wheelbase2800 mm (110.2 inches)
Fuel capacity67.0 litres (17.70 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions283.0 g/km
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