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2006 BMW 3-Series	2006 BMW X5	Add Vehicle
Select style 325Ci 2-Door Convertible Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP 3 Series 325Ci 2-Door Convertible 19 27 $36,215 $39,600 3 Series 325Ci 2-Door Coupe 20 29 $29,575 $32,300 3 Series 325Ci 2-Door Coupe SULEV 19 27 $29,575 $32,300 3 Series 325i 4-Door Sedan RWD 20 30 $28,300 $30,900 3 Series 325i 4-Door Sedan RWD South Africa 20 30 $28,300 $30,900 3 Series 325xi 4-Door Sedan AWD 19 28 $30,030 $32,800 3 Series 325xi 4-Door Sports Wgn AWD 19 28 $31,665 $34,600 3 Series 330Ci 2-Door Convertible 19 28 $41,040 $44,900 3 Series 330Ci 2-Door Coupe 20 30 $34,395 $37,600 3 Series 330i 4-Door Sedan RWD 20 30 $33,485 $36,600 3 Series 330xi 4-Door Sedan AWD 19 28 $35,215 $38,500 3 Series M3 2-Door Convertible 16 23 $51,685 $56,600 3 Series M3 2-Door Coupe 16 24 $44,680 $48,900	Select style X5 4-Door AWD 3.0i Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP X5 X5 4-Door AWD 3.0i 15 21 $38,855 $42,500 X5 X5 4-Door AWD 4.4i 16 22 $48,955 $53,600 X5 X5 4-Door AWD 4.8is 16 21 $64,880 $71,100
Show Only Differences
Pricing
Invoice Price
$36,215	$38,855
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$39,600	$42,500
Monthly Payment Estimate
$660 / month	$708 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg	15 mpg
Highway
27 mpg	21 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mini-Compact	Sport Utility Vehicle
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in)
37.4	39.9
Front Leg Room (in)
41.5	39.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.4	58.0
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Second Head Room (in)
37.1	38.5
Second Leg Room (in)
34.6	35.4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.1	57.2
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Passenger Volume (ft³)
74.0	97.6
Passenger Capacity
4	5
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
55.9	67.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.2	73.7
Length, Overall (in)
176.7	183.7
Wheelbase (in)
108.7	111.0
Track Width, Front (in)
- TBD -	62
Track Width, Rear (in)
- TBD -	62
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -	8.3
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
-	- TBD -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
-	- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
- TBD -	-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
-	- TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
-	- TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
-	- TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
-	- TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
-	- TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
-	- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
-	69.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
-	- TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
-	- TBD -
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA	NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA	NA
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 0.79	12.8 x - TBD -
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 0.94	13.1 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted	Pwr-Assisted
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.9	24.3
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Steering Type
Variable Assist Pwr	Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD -	21.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD -	3.5
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.1	39.7
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Spare Tire Size
P205/55R16	P235/65R17
Rear Tire Size
P205/55R16	P235/65R17
Front Tire Size
P205/55R16	P235/65R17
Spare Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Rear Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A	- TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A	- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A	6000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A	600
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3560	4652
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.0	17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.0	17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact	17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Alloy	Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy	Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -	- TBD -
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
185	- TBD -
Engine
Displacement
2.5L/152	3.0L/182
Engine Order Code
NA	NA
Fuel System
EFI	EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
184 @ 6000	225 @ 5900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
175 @ 3500	214 @ 3500
Engine Type
Gas 6-Cyl	Gas I6
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27	21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19	15
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.46	4.10
Trans Order Code
NA	NA
Trans Type
5	6
Trans Description Cont.
Manual	Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA	NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.23	5.13
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.52	2.83
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.66	1.78
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.22	1.26
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00	1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA	0.83
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.04	4.64
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	AWD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
-	NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
-	NA
Summary
Body Style
2 Door Convertible	4 Door Hard Top
Vehicle Name
BMW 3 Series	BMW X5
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Strut type	Double-Pivot
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link	Aluminum 4-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Lower Arms	Strut-Type
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Upper Arms	Integrated
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -	- TBD -

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