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2005 BMW X3 2.0d SE review. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

2005 BMW X3 2.0d SE review
This is very much a chip off the old block; indeed it looks very much like the X5 in many ways with only the view of the rear being significantly different. On the move you need a sharp eye to differentiate between the two.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 123
0-62 mph (seconds): 10.2

Urban mpg: 29.4
Extra urban mpg: 47.9
Combined mpg: 39.2
CO2 (g/km): 191


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4565
Height (mm): 1674
Width (mm): 1853
Wheelbase (mm): 2795
Front track (mm): 1524
Rear track (mm): 1542
Gross weight (kg): 2240
Kerb weight (kg): 1815
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 67


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four cylinder diesel, in line, longitudinally mounted in front. Turbocharged and intercooled. Alloy cylinder head and block.

Management: Cylinder-specific anti-knock control. Digital Diesel Electronics. Catalytic converter.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1995
Bore x stroke (mm): 90.00 x 84.00
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 150 at 4000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 243 at 2000 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. Four-wheel drive.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Thrust-rod double-joint spring strut axle, small positive steering roll radius; compensation of transverse forces, anti-dive.

Rear: Central arm axle with longi arms + double track cntrl arms, anti-squat and anti-dive.

Steering: Rack-and-pinion power steering.

Brakes: Two-piston swing-calliper disc brakes.

Wheels: 8J x 17-inch alloy as standard. Test car was fitted with a different design from standard costing £70 extra).

Tyres: 235/55 R17.







 

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