Article From Motor Trend Magazine
Long-Term Verdict: 2005 BMW X3 2.5i
| 2005 BMW X3 2.5i |
| Powertrain/Chassis |
| Drivetrain layout | Front engine, AWD |
| Engine type | I-6, alum block/heads |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl |
| Displacement | 152.2 cu in/2494 cc |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Power (SAE net) | 184 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) | 175 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Weight to power | 22.3 lb/hp |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Axle/final drive ratios | 3.91:1/2.93:1 |
| Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Steering ratio | 8.19:1 |
| Brakes, f;r | 12.8-in vented disc; 12.6-in vented disc, ABS |
| Wheels | 18 x 8.0, cast alum |
| Tires | 235/50R18 97H M+S Pirelli Scorpion STR |
| Dimensions |
| Wheelbase | 110.1 in |
| Track, f/r | 60.0/60.7 in |
| Length x width x height | 179.7 x 73.0 x 66.0 |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in |
| Appr/depart angle | 24.0/21.9 deg |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft |
| Curb weight | 4105 lb Weight dist, f/r 50/50% |
| Towing capacity | 3500 lb |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Headroom, f/r | 39.3/39.4 in |
| Legroom, f/r | 40.2/35.8 in |
| Shoulder room, f/r | 55.8/55.4 in |
| Cargo volume behind, f/r | 71.0/30.0 cu ft |
| Test Data |
| Acceleration to mph 0-30 | 3.2 sec |
| 0-40 | 4.9 |
| 0-50 | 7.0 |
| 0-60 | 9.8 |
| 0-70 | 13.3 |
| 0-80 | 17.8 |
| 0-90 | 22.6 |
| Passing, 45-65 mph | 5.6 |
| Quarter mile | 17.2 sec @ 80.0 mph |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 130 ft |
| 600-ft slalom | 61.8 mph avg |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.84 g avg |
| MT figure eight | 28.1 sec @ 0.58 g avg |
| Consumer Info |
| Stability/traction control | Yes/yes |
| Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r head curtain |
| Basic warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 yrs/50,000 miles |
| Fuel capacity | 17.7 gal |
| EPA city/hwy econ | 17/23 mpg |
| MT fuel economy | 17.7 mpg |
| Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded |