What is the difference between BMW x3 and BMW x5?

today, let's talk about the BMW x5 and the BMW x3-BMW X3 and X5 are similar in appearance, identical engine, same luggage space and similar performance. These are X3 and X5, a pair of SUVs like twin brothers. What does BMW really want? Whether to kill each other or focus on different market segments. In the eyes of many people, BMW's approach is simply incredible. X3 was launched when X5 was in full swing. I really don't see any essential difference between X5 and X3. X3' s top model uses the same 3.-liter inline 6-cylinder engine and xDrive four-wheel drive system as X5' s entry-level model. The only difference is that it is 1mm shorter than X5, and the price of X3. is nearly 5, pounds cheaper than X5' s 3.. But BMW designers are definitely not retarded. X3 and X5 definitely have different positioning, so what is the difference? We drove these two cars through the countryside of Scotland, trying to find the difference between them. The worse the road surface, the better the X5' s off-road ability can be displayed. The countryside here is a paradise for SUVs, with a changeable climate, rugged and muddy roads, and sudden sharp bends and steep slopes. All these roads that make cars daunting are the perfect environment for testing SUVs. There are more than 2 miles of mountain roads from Ballater to Tomintoul, all of which are uphill. In order to reach the top of the mountain before dark, we drove X3 and X5 running all the way. X5' s tough suspension showed obvious advantages on mountain roads. After several sharp bends, X3 was left behind. In order not to get separated, we let X3 go ahead. Through the dark rear windshield, I can still clearly see that X3' s high-position brake light keeps flashing when cornering. Following X3, I finally got a chance to examine its tail carefully. The bow-shaped decorative strip surrounds the license plate and connects the left and right taillights, which makes people feel as if the taillights are integrated and occupy most of the rear area. This is an unconventional design at the rear of the car, but overall, the shape of the tailgate is a bit conventional. After some plastic surgery, X5' s front face is indeed much more delicate than the original one, even with a little shadow of the new 7 series. More importantly, xDrive, the treasure of BMW, has finally appeared on X5, and the V8 engine of the top car and the new 6-cylinder diesel engine have higher scientific and technological content. Unfortunately, the 3.-liter straight 6 engine with entry-level equipment has not been improved at all, but it also shows the maturity and classic of this machine. This 24-valve engine has a maximum power of 172kW and a maximum torque of 3Nm. It is used on X5, and the acceleration time from to 1 km/h is 8.3 seconds. 35rpm is the most powerful speed of this machine, and the fuel consumption has not increased much compared with that at low speed. On the straight, X3' s light body began to show its advantages, and I drove X5 to follow, almost squeezing out the potential of each gear to barely keep up. I almost forgot that the X3 of our test drive is an automatic transmission and the X5 is a manual transmission. Speaking of X5 3.i's 6-speed manual transmission, that's really a good thing. The speed ratio between the gears is moderate, so it won't lose too much speed when shifting gears, and the control force of the shift handle is just right, which is both relaxed and tenacious, not to mention the clarity of the gears. The main problem is the clutch, the pedal stroke is too long, and it feels like one meter (kidding! ), and the clutch must be stepped to the end when shifting gears. No wonder so many people like the X5 of automatic transmission. When it was dark, we finally arrived in Tomintoul town. The scenery here is obviously different from other parts of Britain. The ancient buildings still retain the medieval style, but the advertising flags fluttering in the wind outside the gas station are particularly dazzling. The hillside is littered with coniferous forests. From a distance, it looks like someone casually painted green paint with a brush. But don't look down on it. It is one of the most developed regions in the UK. There are eight famous whisky distilleries built around here, and there are countless small workshops. Despite its short stature, X3' s luggage space is even larger than X5' s. Early the next morning, we started to head for Gordonstoun. The most famous attraction here is the aristocratic school, where Prince Charles once studied. At the end of Gordonstoun, it began to drizzle, and the road became more and more slippery. Both X3 and X5 showed excellent grip performance, but it was thanks to BMW's xDrive four-wheel drive system, and its torque distribution ability really exceeded our imagination. We arrived in Gordonstoun before 9 am. If we look at the specifications, it is really difficult to tell which car has better off-road ability. Their ground clearance and wading depth are exactly the same, and their climbing degree is almost the same. But from the feeling, we think X5 is more powerful, with its high hood, prominent wheel arch and exaggerated side pedals all flaunting its SUV identity, while X3 looks more like a hybrid car of a car and an SUV, and the large glass skylight that occupies almost half of the roof is its most distinctive equipment. Although the ground clearance between them is the same, the seat height of X5 is obviously higher than that of X3, and this condescending feeling is unique to SUV. You may not believe it, although the body length of X3 is 1mm shorter than X5, its luggage space is bigger than X5. X3' s luggage compartment is 48 ~ 156 liters, while X5' s is only 465 ~ 155 liters. Moreover, X3' s luggage compartment has a lower opening height, which is more convenient for loading and unloading goods. In many cases, you may prefer to regard it as a four-wheel drive station wagon. Although the same door, X3 and X5 have different interior styles. X5 gives the impression that it is solid and practical, and all the control parts are rough and solid. X3 is different. The inspiration for interior modeling obviously comes from the new 5 Series, and all kinds of switch buttons are filled with BMW's unique curves. X3' s power is slightly better than X5' s in comfort, whether it's SUV or hybrid car, the speed of fighting is not their strong point. But X3' s motivation didn't disappoint. It only takes 8.1 seconds to accelerate from standstill to 1km/h, which is .2 seconds faster than X5. Of course, this is due to its lightweight body. Its curb weight is only 184kg, which is 23kg lighter than X5. There are more than 1 buttons on the center console of X5, which can complete 14 functions, which is a bit cumbersome. In contrast, the interior of X3 is much more humanized, but a few simple buttons can achieve more functions. It is particularly worth mentioning that the X3 skylight, as an option, costs 975 pounds. When it is fully opened, half of the rear seats are exposed to the sun, which is really a rare enjoyment on a sunny day. But it also has an obvious disadvantage: when the car is driving over 6km/h, the rumbling wind vibrates the eardrum violently, just like being followed by a police helicopter. This is only the data provided by the manufacturer. In fact, X3 gives people the impression that it can drive faster. The 5-speed automatic transmission is not advanced, but at least it is not outdated. It works well with the engine. The maximum torque of the engine appears at 35rpm. In sport mode, the gear jump point of the transmission is 4 rpm, which can give full play to the performance of the machine. Does the car have a gender? Maybe there is! If that's the case, X3 is an out-and-out gentle girl, and X5? It's a bit like a "t-lesbian" (referring to the side of a lesbian who plays a male role). After wandering around Gordonstoun for a long time, towards evening, we began to look for a place to take pictures. The fog is getting heavier and heavier, and the distant peaks are looming in the clouds. Driving on the Panshan Highway, we feel as if we are walking on clouds. BMW's xDrive system plays an important role here. It effectively controls the torque output to each wheel, and no wheel is allowed to slip or be lazy. At the same time, carefully designed tires seem to squeeze out every drop of water in the pattern. Neither X3 nor X5 can provide the comfort of a car, but compared with X5, its comfort seems to be better. Its suspension can filter out most of the bumpy vibration on the road, and the wind noise and tire noise are less. What's more, its massage seat is standard equipment, which is a boon for people who travel long distances. X3' s main problem is that the wind noise is a little bigger, and it doesn't absorb enough high-frequency vibration of pavement. Who do you choose face to face? X3 and X5 have too many similarities. Apart from size, power and price, the biggest similarity between them is that they are deeply engraved with BMW's brand brand, and many details are injected with BMW's DNA. The difference between them is also obvious: X3 is more like a well-equipped four-wheel drive travel car, although it can ride on rough roads when necessary; X5 is a more orthodox SUV. X5 is the first four-wheel drive car ever produced by BMW, and its launch has enabled BMW to create a new car type again, namely "SAV" (SportActivityVehicle). The car was produced in the BMW factory in Steinberg, South Carolina, USA. It was first put into the American market at the end of 1999 and achieved great success. BMW X5 has the performance of a sports car, the comfort of a four-door car, and is suitable for all kinds of roads. It is not only proved to be the safest SUV, but also the best car evaluated by the American Highway Safety Insurance Association so far. BMW X54.8IS1,31,5 Yuan BMW X54.4i1,156,3 Yuan BMW X5 BMW X3 Domestic and Foreign Price Comparison Table: Domestic price difference between domestic and foreign models BMW X5 3.i 76 million Yuan from about 32, Yuan to about 43, Yuan to about 52, Yuan BMW X5. 4.8 is1,15, yuan, from about 57, yuan to about 58, yuan. Comparison table of domestic and foreign prices of BMW X3: Domestic price difference of BMW X3 3I62 yuan, from about 29, yuan to about 33, yuan.