2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan

To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 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 14 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 74 kg more than 2007 BMW X3.

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 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW X3 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
Make BMW Volkswagen
Model X3 Sharan
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 480 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 205 km/hour 214 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.9 seconds 10.3 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1765 kg 1839 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 70 L


 

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