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BMW X3 (2018) vs. BMW X5 (2012) Specs

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2018 BMW X3 and 2012 BMW X5 Specifications

Model Year 2018 2012  
Model BMW X3 BMW X5  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
369 lb-ft@1520
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
555 hp@6000
500 lb-ft@5650
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.8 in 115.5 in -2.7 in
Length 185.9 in 191.2 in -5.3 in
Width 74.4 in 76.1 in -1.7 in
Height 66.0 in 69.9 in -3.9 in
Curb Weight 4230 lb. 5368 lb. -1138 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 22.5 gal. -4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.1 in 39.3 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.5 in 60.0 in -2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.3 in 40.0 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.1 in 39.0 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.0 in 58.0 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 36.6 in -0.2 in
Total Legroom 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 28.7 ft3 7.1 ft3 21.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 28.7 21.9 ft3 6.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 62.7 ft3 61.8 ft3 0.9 ft3

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