2007 BMW X3 2.0D Activity vs. 2007 BMW X3 3.0i Sport Automatic
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 2.0D Activity and 2007 BMW X3 3.0i Sport Automatic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 3.0i Sport Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 3.0i Sport Automatic (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3 2.0D Activity. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 3.0i Sport Automatic should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3 2.0D Activity. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 3.0i Sport Automatic weights approximately 364 kg more than 2007 BMW X3 2.0D Activity. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW X3 2.0D Activity (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3 3.0i Sport Automatic. (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 2.0D Activity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3 3.0i Sport Automatic. 2007 BMW X3 3.0i Sport Automatic has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW X3 2.0D Activity has manual transmission. 2007 BMW X3 2.0D Activity will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW X3 3.0i Sport Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW X3 2.0D Activity | 2007 BMW X3 3.0i Sport Automatic | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X3 | X3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |