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BMW X5 (2006) vs. BMW X3 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 BMW X5 and 2008 BMW X3 specs.

2006 BMW X5 and 2008 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model BMW X5 BMW X3  
Engine 4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
235 kW@5400
439 Nm@3600
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
194 kW@6600
305 Nm@2750
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,819 mm 2,797 mm 0 mm
Length 4,666 mm 4,564 mm 0 mm
Width 1,872 mm 1,854 mm 0 mm
Height 1,715 mm 1,676 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,235 kg 1,845 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 93 L 67 L 26 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,013 mm 968 mm -967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,473 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 998 mm 1,021 mm 997 mm
Headroom, Row 2 978 mm 960 mm 18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,453 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 899 mm 909 mm -10 mm
Total Legroom 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 674 L 850 L -176 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,540 L 2,010 L -1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X5

2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW X3

2008 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
2008 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
 
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