2016 BMW X3 Vs 2016 BMW X5 - The Car Connection

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2016 BMW X3	2016 BMW X5	Add Vehicle
Select style AWD 4-Door xDrive28d Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP X3 AWD 4-Door xDrive28d 27 34 $39,555 $42,450 X3 AWD 4-Door xDrive28i 21 28 $38,175 $40,950 X3 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i 19 27 $43,555 $46,800 X3 RWD 4-Door sDrive28i 21 28 $36,335 $38,950	Select style AWD 4-Door xDrive35d Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive35d 23 30 $53,585 $57,700 X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i 18 24 $52,940 $57,000 X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive50i 15 21 $66,280 $71,500 X5 RWD 4-Door sDrive35i 18 25 $50,825 $54,700 X5 M AWD 4-Door 14 19 $91,395 $98,800 X5 eDrive AWD 4-Door xDrive40e N/A N/A $57,630 $62,100
Show Only Differences
Pricing
Invoice Price
$39,555	$53,585
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$42,450	$57,700
Monthly Payment Estimate
$708 / month	$962 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2 Read Our Full Review	8.4 Read Our Full Review
TCC’s Bottom Line
The stylish 2016 BMW X3 skips the ruggedness thing entirely and instead succeeds in being one of the sportiest and tech-loaded yet fuel-efficient compact crossovers.	The benchmark of mid-size luxury SUVs, the 2016 BMW X5 offers handsome looks, a choice of powertrains, an abundance of tech features, sporty on-road dynamics, and even some off-road capability.
TCC Likes
Nicely sculpted exterior Warm, finely detailed cabin Fuel-efficient powertrains, new diesel option	Warm cabin trims Handy Traffic Jam Assistant Emphasis on handling, driving dynamics
TCC Dislikes
Pricey options Start-stop should be smoother Noisy idle (28i)	Overwrought front-end look A very small third row Can get very pricey with options
Fuel Economy
City
27 mpg	23 mpg
Highway
34 mpg	30 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small SUV 4WD	Standard SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
39.9	40.4
Second Leg Room (in)
36.5	36.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56	60
Second Head Room (in)
39.1	38.8
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.3	61.5
Front Head Room (in)
40.7	40.5
Passenger Capacity
5	5
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
110.6	115.5
Length, Overall (in)
183.8	192.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.1	76.3
Height, Overall (in)
66.1	69.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8	-
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.4	65
Track Width, Front (in)
62.8	64.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
27.6	35.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
63.3	76.7
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.9	13.7
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13	12.6
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA	NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA	NA
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc	4-Wheel Disc
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
17.7	22.4
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39	41.7
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion	Rack-Pinion
Tires
Spare Tire Size
NA	NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/50VR18	P255/50WR19
Front Tire Size
P245/50VR18	P255/50WR19
Spare Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Rear Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4230	4930
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA	NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8	19 X 9
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8	19 X 9
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA	NA
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum	Aluminum
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
210	-
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
180 @ 4000	255 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
NA	NA
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4	Twin Turbo Diesel I-6
Displacement
2.0 L/122	3.0 L/183
Fuel System
Diesel Direct Injection	Diesel Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
280 @ 1750	413 @ 1500
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
34	30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
27	23
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
30	26
Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84	0.84
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67	0.67
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
205	205
Trans Type
8	8
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.08	3.15
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.29	3.29
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00	1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28	1.28
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67	1.67
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11	2.11
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14	3.14
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71	4.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA	NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW X3	BMW X5
Body Style
Sports Activity Vehicle	Sports Activity Vehicle
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Strut	Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut	Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.9	8.2
Trailering
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
-	5952
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
-	595
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
-	5952
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
-	500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
-	5000
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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