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 |
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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 |
2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |