2008 BMW X3 3.0i vs. 2008 BMW X3 3.0si Sports Activity
To start off, both 2008 BMW X3 3.0i and 2008 BMW X3 3.0si Sports Activity were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X3 3.0si Sports Activity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X3 3.0si Sports Activity (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3 3.0i. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 3.0si Sports Activity should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3 3.0i. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 3.0i weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 BMW X3 3.0si Sports Activity.
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, 2008 BMW X3 3.0si Sports Activity (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3 3.0i. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X3 3.0si Sports Activity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3 3.0i.
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2008 BMW X3 3.0i | 2008 BMW X3 3.0si Sports Activity | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X3 | X3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |