Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW X5 | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5400 324 lb-ft@3600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 118.9 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 200.7 in | -17 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 78.2 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 67.5 in | 69.9 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4927 lb. | 4870 lb. | 57 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 22.0 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 61.9 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 41.3 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.3 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 61.1 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.9 in | -57.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.9 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.4 in | -38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -36.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 68.9 ft3 | -45.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.4 ft3 | 116.9 ft3 | -62.5 ft3 |
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 |
2012 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third room has enough head room to even fit an adult comfortably and is wide enough to accommodate three individuals. It is one of the few SUV's that offer 8 seat capacity and has a larger interior capacity than a Tahoe. see full GMC Acadia review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
we travel with adults not children and find the 2nd row very comfortable. see full GMC Acadia review |