Road Test

BMW X3 (04-06)

Test date 27 July 2004  Price as tested £29,725

For  Silky drivetrain, agility, cabin space

Against Stiff ride, poor interior plastics

How much ?

  • Price as tested £29,725
  • Price as tested £32,090

How fast

  • 0-30mph 2.9 sec
  • 0-60mph 8.9 sec
  • 0-100mph 24.8 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  no data
  • 0-400m  16.7 / 84 sec/mph
  • 0-1000m  30.3 / 108 sec/mph
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  5 / 7.6
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  7.4 / 9.6 sec
  • 50-70mph in 5th  9.6 sec
  • 60-0mph  2.8 sec
  • Top speed  no data
  • Noise at 70mph  72 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  no data
  • Test best/worst  no data / no data

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  25.2 / 18.1 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  272 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4565 mm
  • Width  1853 mm
  • Height  1674 mm
  • Wheelbase  2795 mm
  • Weight  1840 kg
  • Fuel tank  67.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 6 cyls , 2494 cc
  • Max power 192 bhp at 6000 rpm
  • Max torque 180 ft at 3500 rpm
  • Specific output no data
  • Power to weight no data
  • Installation F
  • Bore/stoke 75.0x84.0 mm
  • Compression ratio no data
  • Valve gear 4 per cyl
  • Ignition and fuel no data, Unleaded

Gearbox

  • Type 6-speed Manual
  • 1st 4.35 / 4.8
  • 2nd 2.5 / 8.3
  • 3rd 1.66 / 12.5
  • 4th 1.23 / 16.8
  • 5th 1 / 20.7
  • 6th 0.85 / 24.4
  • Final drive 3.91

Suspension

  • Front MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
  • Rear Independent, multi-link, coil springs

Steering

  • Type Rack and pinion, power assisted
  • Lock to lock 3.40

Brakes

  • Front 325mm ventilated discs
  • Rear 320mm ventilated discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 8Jx17 in
  • Size rear 8Jx17 in
  • Made of alloy
  • Tyres front 235/55 R17
  • Tyres rear 235/55 R17

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