BMW X3 vs Renault Koleos
BMW X3
BMW’s mid-size premium SUV.
VS
Renault Koleos
Renault’s large, comfortable mid-size SUV.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW X3
Pick the X3 for sharp handling, a big boot and strong engines in a premium mid-size SUV.
Best engine: The 20i (petrol) or 20d (diesel).
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Pick this one if…
Renault Koleos
Pick the Koleos for a roomy, comfortable diesel SUV with optional all-wheel drive.
Best engine: The 1.7 Blue dCi (diesel) or 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive.
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Performance
B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.7 Blue dCi 150 · Diesel
| BMW X3 | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
184 hp
Winner
|
150 hp
|
| Torque |
290 Nm
|
340 Nm
Winner
|
| 0–100 km/h |
8,3 s
Winner
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11,8 s
|
| Top speed |
215 km/h
Winner
|
194 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
105,4 hp/t
Winner
|
92,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
154 g/km
|
128 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,8 L/100km
|
5,0 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X3 | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
550 L
Winner
|
458 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.600 L
|
1.690 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
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2,71 m
|
| Length |
4,71 m
|
4,67 m
|
| Width |
1,89 m
|
1,84 m
|
| Height |
1,68 m
|
1,68 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X3 | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (rear-wheel-drive base, shared with the 5 Series) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B48 petrol · B47 diesel · plug-in hybrid | 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi · 2.0 dCi |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Diesel |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (ZF) | 6-speed manual · EDC7 automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d diesel allowed (mind local diesel rules) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW X3
- EGR cooler can leak on B47 diesels
- Transfer case (xDrive) judder on early cars
- Adaptive dampers need checking at high mileage
Renault Koleos
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- AdBlue/DPF on short-trip use
- Electronics and infotainment: glitches
Pros
BMW X3
- Rear-drive base gives sharp handling
- Big boot (550 l) & roomy rear seat
- Strong, efficient B-series engines
Renault Koleos
- Roomy boot and rear seat
- Comfortable, composed ride
- 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive available
Cons
BMW X3
- Firm ride on M Sport suspension (run-flat)
- Pricier than most rivals
Renault Koleos
- Diesel-only
- Heavier than compact SUVs
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