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BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. BMW X3 (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 3-Series and 2006 BMW X3 specs.

2011 BMW 3-Series and 2006 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model BMW 3-Series BMW X3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 110.1 in -1.4 in
Length 178.2 in 179.7 in -1.5 in
Width 71.5 in 73.0 in -1.5 in
Height 55.8 in 66.0 in -10.2 in
Curb Weight 3462 lb. 4023 lb. -561 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 17.7 gal. -1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 38.1 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 55.8 in -0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 40.2 in 1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 37.8 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 55.4 in -0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 35.8 in -1.2 in
Total Legroom 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 76 in (over 2 rows) 0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.8 ft3 30.0 ft3 -5.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 58.0 ft3 71.0 ft3 -13 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X3

2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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