2016 DS 3 vs. 2003 BMW X3
Dimensions Comparison

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2016 DS 3Change Car
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2003 BMW X3 (E83)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2016 DS 3 and the 2003 BMW X3 compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2003 BMW X3 comes in at 4569 mm (179.88 in), giving it a 615 mm (24.21 in) (13.5 %) advantage over the 2016 DS 3 at 3954 mm (155.67 in). Looking at width, the 2003 BMW X3 stretches to 1853 mm (72.95 in), making it 138 mm (5.43 in) (7.4 %) wider than the 2016 DS 3 at 1715 mm (67.52 in). As for height, the 2003 BMW X3 reaches 1674 mm (65.91 in), which is 216 mm (8.50 in) (12.9 %) taller than the 2016 DS 3 at 1458 mm (57.40 in).

Overall, the 2003 BMW X3 is longer, wider and taller than the 2016 DS 3.

Length
3954 mm155.7 in
4569 mm179.9 in
Width
1715 mm67.5 in
1853 mm73.0 in
Height
1458 mm57.4 in
1674 mm65.9 in

2016 DS 3 Preview
3954 mm155.7 in πŸ”΄ -615 mm-24.2 in (-13.5%)
2003 BMW X3 Side View Left
4569 mm179.9 in 🟒 +615 mm+24.2 in (+15.6%)
2016 DS 3 Front View
1715 mm67.5 in πŸ”΄ -138 mm-5.4 in (-7.4%)
2003 BMW X3 Front View
1853 mm73.0 in 🟒 +138 mm+5.4 in (+8.0%)
2016 DS 3 Rear View
1458 mm57.4 in πŸ”΄ -216 mm-8.5 in (-12.9%)
2003 BMW X3 Rear View
1674 mm65.9 in 🟒 +216 mm+8.5 in (+14.8%)
2016 DS 3
2003 BMW X3

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
SUV

Model Year:

2016
2003

Production:

2016-2018 Discontinued Model
2003-2006 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3954 mm155.7 in
πŸ”΄ -615 mm-24.2 in (-13.5%)
4569 mm179.9 in
🟒 +615 mm+24.2 in (+15.6%)

Width:

1715 mm67.5 in
πŸ”΄ -138 mm-5.4 in (-7.4%)
1853 mm73.0 in
🟒 +138 mm+5.4 in (+8.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2004 mm78.9 in
-

Height:

1458 mm57.4 in
πŸ”΄ -216 mm-8.5 in (-12.9%)
1674 mm65.9 in
🟒 +216 mm+8.5 in (+14.8%)

Ground Clearance:

-
200 mm7.9 in

Trunk Capacity:

285 liter10.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -215 liter-7.6 cu ft (-43.0%)
500 liter17.7 cu ft
🟒 +215 liter+7.6 cu ft (+75.4%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

980 liter34.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -580 liter-20.5 cu ft (-37.2%)
1560 liter55.1 cu ft
🟒 +580 liter+20.5 cu ft (+59.2%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1085-1150 kg2392-2535 lbs
πŸ”΄ -840 kg-1852 lbs (-43.6%) - πŸ”΄ -510 kg-1124 lbs (-30.7%)
1660-1925 kg3660-4244 lbs
🟒 +510 kg+1124 lbs (+44.3%) - 🟒 +840 kg+1852 lbs (+77.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1511-1653 kg3331-3644 lbs
πŸ”΄ -844 kg-1861 lbs (-35.8%) - πŸ”΄ -547 kg-1206 lbs (-24.9%)
2200-2355 kg4850-5192 lbs
🟒 +547 kg+1206 lbs (+33.1%) - 🟒 +844 kg+1861 lbs (+55.9%)

Roof Load:

70 kg154 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 16 inches
  • 17 inches
17-inch rims:
  • 8.0J x 17
  • 17
  • 8.0 J X 17

Tire Size:

  • 195/55 R16 (W:195 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/45 R17 (W:205 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 235/55 R17 (W:235 | H:55 | D:17)

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