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BMW X3 3.0i Steptronic

General information

ModelBMW X3 3.0i Steptronic
Year2007
CategorySUVs
Rating62 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 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. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2979 ccm (181.78 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power231.7 PS (170 kW or 229 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 systemElectronic fuel injection (EFI)
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 ratio0.1314 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 brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionMulitlink

Dimensions and weight

Weight1765 kg (3,891.2 pounds)
Towing weight1800 kg (3,968.3 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

CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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