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BMW X3 3.0i Steptronic

General information

ModelBMW X3 3.0i Steptronic
Year2006
CategorySUVs
Rating65 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2977 ccm (181.66 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving12.1 litres/100 km (19.44 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2977 ccm (181.66 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 stroke89.6 x 84.0 mm (3.5 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1699 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)
Brake detailsABS
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1360 kg (2,998.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1765 kg (3,891.2 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 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

Aprox price as new EUR40330
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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