Compare BMW X3 vs BMW X5

Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Horsepower
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm
330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,079 lbs
4,828 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
23 MPG
City
23 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
26 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.0 Tons/yr
7.6 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gallons
21.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
395.6 miles
459.9 miles
Cruising Range Highway
498.8 miles
569.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
185.9 in
194.3 in
Height
66 in
68.7 in
Max Width
74.4 in
78.9 in
Front Width
63.8 in
66.1 in
Rear Width
64.4 in
66.9 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
117.1 in
Ground Clearance
7.2 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
40.3 in
39.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
41.1 in
40.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.6 in
60 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.4 in
37.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.5 in
38.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56 in
58.1 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
62.7 ft³
72.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
28.7 ft³
33.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
28.7 ft³
33.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39.4 ft
41.3 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 7.5"
19" x 9"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 7.5"
19" x 9"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/50HR19
P265/50HR19
Rear Tire
P245/50HR19
P265/50HR19

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Brooklyn Grey Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Aventurin Red Metallic, Priority 1
  • Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1
  • Arctic Grey Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Manhattan Green Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Sparkling Brown Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Perforated SensaTec Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige, Perforated SensaTec Upholstery
  • Cognac, Perforated SensaTec Upholstery
  • Tacora Red, Perforated SensaTec Upholstery
  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, SensaTec Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Oyster, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Coffee, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Coffee, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/Night Blue, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery (ZA)
  • Tartufo, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Optional
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Optional
Optional
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Optional
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Optional
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Optional
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Optional
Rear A/C
Standard
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
N/A
8 Years / 80,000 Miles
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