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BMW X3 3.0si Sports Activity

General information

ModelBMW X3 3.0si Sports Activity
Year2008
CategorySUVs
Rating64.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power264.00 PS (194 kW or 260 HP) at 6600 Rev. per min.
Max torque305.10 Nm (31.1 kgf-m or 225.0 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Compression10.7:1
Fuel systemInjection. Electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1743 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1030 mm (40.6 inches)
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space480 litres (127 gallons)
Optional cargo space1150 litres (304 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle13 m (496.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1515 kg (3,340.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1820 kg (4,012.4 pounds)
Towing weight1588 kg (3,500.9 pounds)
Overall length4580 mm (180.3 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
Aprox price as new USD38040
CO2 emissions276.0 g/km
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