Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW X3 | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 110.6 in | -0.5 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 183.0 in | -3.3 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.1 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 65.4 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 4222 lb. | -155 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.7 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.3 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 56.0 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.8 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW X3.