Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Premium SUV
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
After the successful introduction of the BMW X5 on the market, the German carmaker didn't wait for too much to launch a smaller version and the first generation of the BMW X3 appeared in 2003.
In the fall of 2003, at the Frankfurt Auto Show, BMW unveiled the smaller brother of the X5. It was a car that didn't have too many competitors on the market, except for the Land Rover Freelander, which was developed under the BMW management. With a platform taken from the BMW 3-Series, the X3 had the same rear suspension with the compact sedan.
The design was arguably one of its strongest elements and the car was blamed to look like a station-wagon on stilts. The unusual headlights design was changed on the mid-life cycle refresh in 2007.
Inside, there was room for five adults, with enough headroom and decent legroom for the rear passengers. In the dashboard, there was an option for the iDrive infotainment system, controlled via a rotary knob on the center console. There were more options for the infotainment unit, including a BMW AM/FM/M-CD Radio with eight speakers. A large panoramic sunroof was on the options list.
The traction system was jointly developed with Magna Steyr from Austria, where the SUV was built. All X3 models feature BMW's all-wheel-drive system, with a default 40:60 torque split between the front and rear axles and the ability to direct all torque to either axle. The system used an electronically controlled multiple-plate clutch to enable infinitely adjustable, fully variable distribution of torque from front to rear with the capability of up to 100 percent of engine torque going to either axle. The engine options were of 2.0- and 3.0-liters, with four and six cylinders, respectively.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 6MT AWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 6200 RPM 150 HP @ 6200 RPM 148 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 200 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 96H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.3 in (4656 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/61.3 in (1,539/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3593 lbs (1630 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4851 lbs (2200 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 223 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i 5AT AWD (192 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2494 cm3 |
Power: | 141 KW @ 6000 RPM 192 HP @ 6000 RPM 189 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 245 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R17 96H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.3 in (4656 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/61.3 in (1,539/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4001 lbs (1815 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4938 lbs (2240 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 272 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i 6MT AWD (192 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2494 cm3 |
Power: | 141 KW @ 6000 RPM 192 HP @ 6000 RPM 189 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 245 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129.3 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R17 96H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.3 in (4656 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/61.3 in (1,539/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3781 lbs (1715 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4938 lbs (2240 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 272 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0d 5AT AWD (204 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2494 cm3 |
Power: | 141 KW @ 6000 RPM 192 HP @ 6000 RPM 189 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 245 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R17 96H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.3 in (4656 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/61.3 in (1,539/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4244 lbs (1925 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5181 lbs (2350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0i 5AT AWD (231 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2979 cm3 |
Power: | 170 KW @ 5900 RPM 231 HP @ 5900 RPM 228 BHP @ 5900 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 300 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.3 in (4656 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/60.7 in (1,524/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3902 lbs (1770 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5027 lbs (2280 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.5 mpg US (17.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0i 6MT AWD (231 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2979 cm3 |
Power: | 170 KW @ 5900 RPM 231 HP @ 5900 RPM 228 BHP @ 5900 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 300 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.3 in (4656 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/60.7 in (1,524/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3825 lbs (1735 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4983.3 lbs (2260 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 276 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0d 6MT AWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 243 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 330 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 99H M+S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.3 in (4656 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/60.7 in (1,524/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3792 lbs (1720 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4905 lbs (2225 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 191 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0d 5AT AWD (218 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 160 KW @ 4000 RPM 218 HP @ 4000 RPM 215 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 369 lb-ft @ 1500-3250 RPM 500 Nm @ 1500-3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.3 in (4656 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/60.7 in (1,524/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4244 lbs (1925 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5192 lbs (2355 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0d 6MT AWD (204 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 150 KW @ 4000 RPM 204 HP @ 4000 RPM 201 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 302 lb-ft @ 1500-3250 RPM 410 Nm @ 1500-3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.3 in (4656 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/60.7 in (1,524/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4023 lbs (1825 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5181.8 lbs (2350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 224 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0d 6MT AWD (218 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 160 KW @ 4000 RPM 218 HP @ 4000 RPM 215 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 369 lb-ft @ 1500-3250 RPM 500 Nm @ 1500-3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.3 in (4656 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/60.7 in (1,524/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3924 lbs (1780 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5181.8 lbs (2350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 210 g/km |