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BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. BMW X3 (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 5-Series and 2006 BMW X3 specs.

2011 BMW 5-Series and 2006 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model BMW 5-Series BMW X3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 116.9 in 110.1 in 6.8 in
Length 193.1 in 179.7 in 13.4 in
Width 73.2 in 73.0 in 0.2 in
Height 57.6 in 66.0 in -8.4 in
Curb Weight 3814 lb. 4023 lb. -209 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 17.7 gal. 0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.5 in 38.1 in 2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 55.8 in 2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 40.2 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 37.8 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.2 in 55.4 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.1 in 35.8 in 0.3 in
Total Legroom 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 76 in (over 2 rows) 1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.4 ft3 30.0 ft3 -11.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 18.4 ft3 71.0 ft3 -52.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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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