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GWM ORA 05 vs BMW X3 comparison

Compare performance (160 HP vs 398 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 05 or BMW X3?

GWM ORA 05 vs BMW X3: Key differences

GWM ORA 05

  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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BMW X3

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ORA 05

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

GWM ORA 05 is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,551 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X3 uses 2.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the GWM ORA 05 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

X3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 offers considerably more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 238 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the GWM ORA 05 takes 9.3 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X3 delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

ORA 05

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, GWM ORA 05 is noticeably lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 370 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers markedly more boot space – 570 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries noticeably more – 570 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X3 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £51,700
X3

BMW X3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 £
Price
51,700 - 73,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
158 g/km
co2
64 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,560 kg
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
422 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,833 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
360 kg
Payload
570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
160 HP
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
270 Nm
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
118 kW
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
Brand
GWM
Brand
BMW
Is the GWM ORA 05 offered with different drivetrains?

The GWM ORA 05 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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