Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW X5 | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5400 324 lb-ft@3600 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 110.1 in | 0.9 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 179.7 in | 4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.0 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 67.5 in | 66.0 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4927 lb. | 4067 lb. | 860 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.1 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 55.8 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 55.4 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 35.8 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.4 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -16.6 ft3 |
2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review |
2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |