Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Buick Lucerne | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 295 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 115.6 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 203.2 in | -23.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.8 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 58.0 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 4023 lb. | 3969 lb. | 54 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 58.0 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.5 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 57.0 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 41.4 in | -5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 83.9 in (over 2 rows) | -7.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 13 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 54 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2006 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |
2007 Buick Lucerne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
this seat with Heat is just amazing. It sucks you in and makes the ride alot more enjoyable see full Buick Lucerne review |