2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 Fiat Ducato were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 255 kg more than 2007 BMW X3.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW X3 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2007 BMW X3 has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | X3 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |
