BMW 5-Series (2010) vs. BMW X3 (2021) Specs

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2010 BMW 5-Series and 2021 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2021
Model	BMW 5-Series	BMW X3
Engine	5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 473 hp@5600 442 lb-ft@2600
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.6 in	112.8 in	0.8 in
Length	191.2 in	185.9 in	5.3 in
Width	72.7 in	74.4 in	-1.7 in
Height	58.7 in	66.0 in	-7.3 in
Curb Weight	4243 lb.	4620 lb.	-377 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.7 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	41.1 in	-3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	57.5 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	40.3 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.1 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.2 in	56.0 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.0 in	36.4 in	-0.4 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.6 ft³	28.7 ft³	-11.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.3 ft³	62.7 ft³	-4.4 ft³

2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review

2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review

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