Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Mercury Montego | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 112.9 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 200.9 in | -21.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.5 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 61.5 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 3930 lb. | 137 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.4 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 58.8 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.2 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 57.6 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.6 in | -53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 41.9 in | -6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -7.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 49.8 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 Mercury Montego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
It is huge. see full Mercury Montego review |