Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW X5 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 235 kW@5400 439 Nm@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 220 kW@6600 357 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,666 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,715 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,235 kg | 2,057 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 93 L | 73 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,453 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,123 mm | 997 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,013 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 975 mm | -76 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 391 L | 283 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 1,198 L | 22.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,540 L | 2,370 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 |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |