I want to buy Highlander, but my wife wants to buy a BMW X3, saying that there is face, how to choose?
IMHO, if you want to buy a BMW X3, you basically don't think about the Highlander, because it is not a grade car at all, maybe you will be glad that you saved money by buying the Highlander, but more often you will be upset, if you were on the BMW X3 in the first place.
Hanlan manufacturer guidance price of 25.88-34.88 million yuan, BMW X3 manufacturer guidance price: 39.28-47.98 million, Highlander's top match can not buy the lowest match of BMW X3, you say that the two cars are comparable?
Spatial contrast
According to the actual measurements of the Autohome, the front row height of the BMW X3 is 985mm, the legroom is 895-1120mm, while the Highlander is slightly stronger in height, which is 1000mm, and the legroom is 870-1120mm. That is, from the front driver's seat, the leg space is basically the same, and the Highlander only wins slightly in the head space, but there is no essential difference. If you want to buy Highlander for space, as long as you are not 2 meters tall, your ass is like a millstone, the driving seat of the BMW X3 is definitely enough for you to show, and I am responsible for this conclusion.
However, Highlander does have an advantage in the space of the second row, the most thigh space is 13cm more, in addition, the third row can also meet the short-distance emergency ride, but the rear space of the BMW X3 is also enough to meet the family.
Other aspects of the comparison
In addition to space, the advantages of the BMW X3 over the Highlander are all-round.
Brand, first-line luxury brand VS ordinary brand;
Powerly, the 2.0T+8AT VS 2.5L hybrid, and ZF's 8AT transmission is currently the best performing AT transmission on the market, its explosive response is significantly stronger than the Highlander, and the 28i version is measured to accelerate by 7.3 seconds. And Highlander takes 8.3 seconds;
In terms of configuration, even the beggar version of the BMW X3 is much stronger than the Highlander;
In terms of driving experience, compared to driving a somewhat boring Highlander, BMW X3 does not have the burdensome feeling of traditional SUV "big ass", or retains a certain driving pleasure, in addition, BMW X3 also has a certain off-road ability;
In terms of ride comfort, although the Highlander chassis is softer and the comfort of daily riding is better, its sound insulation and noise reduction are significantly inferior to bmw X3, and the noise in the car at the same speed is 2-3 decibels higher.
In summary, if you have a budget to buy a BMW X3, if there is no need for a regular ride of 7 people, go to the BMW X3. In other words, if your car often needs to ride 7 people, and a 7-seater SUV is not ideal for you, take a look at the MPV.