2004-2008 BMW X3: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation BMW 3-Series include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door wagon | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 110.1 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 179.7 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 73.0 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 66.0 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4001 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 71.0 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 17.7 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.3 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 40.2 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 39.4 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 35.8 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Two inline six-cylinder engines and two transmissions have been available in X3s: a 184-horsepower 2.5-liter or 225-horsepower 3.0-liter, mated to either a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic. Only the 3.0-liter model continued into the 2006 model year. For '07 the 3.0i is rebadged 3.0si for a new engine with 260 hp, 35 hp more than the outgoing 3.0i. The available automatic transmission now has 6 speeds vs. 5.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc I6 | 2.5 / 152 | 184 | 175 | 6-speed manual: 18/25 5-speed automatic: 18/24 |
6-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: 19.1 |
| dohc I6 | 3.0 / 182 | 225-260 | 214-225 | 6-speed manual: 17/25 5-speed automatic: 16/23 6-speed automatic: 19/26 |
6-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: 17.7 6-speed automatic: -- |
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Built In: Austria
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/all-wheel drive








