BMW X5 (2008) vs. BMW X6 (2009) Specs

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2008 BMW X5 and 2009 BMW X6 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	BMW X5	BMW X6
Engine	4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6300 350 lb-ft@3400	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.5 in	115.5 in	0 in
Length	191.1 in	192.1 in	-1 in
Width	76.1 in	78.1 in	-2 in
Height	69.5 in	66.5 in	3 in
Curb Weight	5335 lb.	5269 lb.	66 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.0 gal.	22.5 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	38.3 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.0 in	59.9 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.0 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.2 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.0 in	57.0 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	35.9 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.1 ft³	20.1 ft³	-13 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	21.9 ft³	20.1	1.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.8 ft³	51.2 ft³	10.6 ft³

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2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very comfortable,deep, luxurious and spacious rear seating (no middle seat) positioning your passengers in from the doors and with a usable middle platform. Awesome headroom for a coupe style car - I am 6ft and can sit tall. see full BMW X6 review

2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	angle of seat back not adjustable. Ingress & egress without roof mounted grab handles! see full BMW X6 review

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