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Comparison BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i (231 Hp) & BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp)


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BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i (231 Hp)
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BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: X3 M3
Generation: X3 (E83) M3 Coupe (E36)
Engine / modification: 3.0i (231 Hp) 3.2 (321 Hp)
Production start: 2003 year 1995 year
Production end: 2006 year 1999 year
Coupe type: SUV Coupe
Num. of Doors: 5 2
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 16.0 l/100 km 16.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.7 l/100 km 7.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 11.4 l/100 km 11.0 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 67 l 62 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 231 hp 321 hp
Max power in: 5900 rpm. 7400 rpm.
Maximum speed: 224 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 7.8 sec 5.5 sec
Torque: 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
Model Engine: M54B30 S50B32
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2979 cm3 3201 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.2 l 5.5 l
Coolant: 10 l 10.75 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.2 11.3
Piston Stroke: 89.6 mm 91 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 86.4 mm
Wheel Drive: All wheel drive (4x4) Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 6
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 6
Length: 4569 mm 4433 mm
Width: 1853 mm 1710 mm
Height: 1674 mm 1335 mm
Wheelbase: 2795 mm 2700 mm
Front track: 1524 mm 1422 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1542 mm 1444 mm
Ride height(clearance): 200 mm 110 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 405 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1560 l
Front suspension: Coil spring Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Helical spring
Max weight: 2260 kg 1950 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1835 kg 1460 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.7 m
Tire size: 235/55 R17 225/45 R17; 245/40 R17
Wheel rims size: 8.0J x 17 R17