Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW X6 | BMW X5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1800 |
4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6200 369 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 111.0 in | 4.5 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 183.7 in | 8.4 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 73.7 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 67.5 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 5269 lb. | 5016 lb. | 253 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.9 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 58.0 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 57.2 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.4 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.2 ft3 | 54.4 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
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 |