BMW X3
MSRP: $ 36750.00
Description:
Pros:
Pros:
- 8-speed transmission
- Nimble handling and good ride quality
- Standard all-wheel drive
- Good looking redesign over the previous generation
- Cargo area small compared to competition
- Expensive options
Ruling: The BMW X3 is now as good looking at its bigger brother , the X5, and performs like a sports sedan. The 2011 X3 also offers a comfortable interior that is easy on the eyes.
Redesigned for 2011, the BMW X3 is now bigger, has outstanding performance on the road, and has more standard interior features that go along with its attractive and comfortable cabin.
Redesigned for 2011, the BMW X3 is now bigger, has outstanding performance on the road, and has more standard interior features that go along with its attractive and comfortable cabin.
Available in two trims: the xDrive28i, which has a normally aspirated inline six-cylinder engine, and the xDrive35i, which has a turbocharged six-cylinder. All-wheel drive is standard on both trims. The 2011 model is bigger than the outgoing model, and has a new suspension and transmission, more passenger room and more cargo space. The X3 can seat five people.
| CarReviews Opinion of the: 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35is Likes:
Ruling: The BMW X3 is a good balance between prestige, performance, luxury and safety. If youre also into driving fast, go for the xDrive35i. Just be prepared to tell everyone that its the more expensive and faster X3, because most people wont be able to tell the difference. | |
BMW X5
MSRP: $ 46300.00
Description:
Pros:
Pros:
- Generous amounts of available power
- Nimble handling and good ride quality
- Standard all-wheel drive
- Steady at speeds way beyond legal
- Improved fuel economy
- Top of its class in price
- Unintuitive iDrive controls
Ruling: The 2011 BMW X5 delivers especially sporty driving performance for an SUV. Boasting available seating for seven and numerous high-tech features, the 2011 X5 offers superior driving dynamics and a plush interior.
The refreshed 2011 BMW X5 is available in four trim levels: xDrive35i, xDrive35i Premium, xDrive35i Sport Activity and xDrive50i. The xDrive35i variants get a single-turbo 300-hp 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, while the xDrive50i boasts a 400-hp 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8; both engines are mated to an eight-speed Sport automatic transmission with Steptronic manual shift mode.
Best fuel economy is with the xDrive35d model outfitted with the 265 hp twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder diesel engine. EPA estimates the X5 diesel can get up to 19 mpg in city and 26 mpg on the highway.
The refreshed 2011 BMW X5 is available in four trim levels: xDrive35i, xDrive35i Premium, xDrive35i Sport Activity and xDrive50i. The xDrive35i variants get a single-turbo 300-hp 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, while the xDrive50i boasts a 400-hp 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8; both engines are mated to an eight-speed Sport automatic transmission with Steptronic manual shift mode.
Best fuel economy is with the xDrive35d model outfitted with the 265 hp twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder diesel engine. EPA estimates the X5 diesel can get up to 19 mpg in city and 26 mpg on the highway.
The xDrive all-wheel drive system is standard
Reviewed by: chrisx5d
Review Date: December 18, 2010
Overall RatingReview Date: December 18, 2010
4 of 5Value Rating
4 of 5Used product for
Less than 1 month
Year / Model Reviewed: 2011 x5d
Strengths:
lots of power, quality of interior,quality of ride,navigation,bluetooth,fuel economy,
Weaknesses:
remote only opens the tail gate, if only it could close it too!
Summary:
2011 x5d, ordered it with the nav pkg, sports pkg with the 20",premium pkg. coming from 2008 328xi the ride quality is the same if not better in the x5, only on just my 2nd tank of diesel and Im already getting better fuel ecomomy than the 328xi. currently its giving me 13.0L/100km,this is all city driving, havent gone on the hwy yet. Interior feels very well put together, materials used doesnt feel or look cheap. When driving the vehicle it feels very solid and well planted on the road, currently I have snow tires on(not run flats) but it doesnt feel any different than when I had the 20" run flats on, some people have compliants about the rough ride of the run flats, I personally dont feel the difference, it just might be how the suspension is set up. Back up camera works great, as for the side view and birds eye view cameras, I still havent gotten used to yet, personally I can do without the extra 4 cameras but its included in the pkg so I had no choice. still have a 2008 mdx, you cant compare the 2 vehicles, they are completely different cars. The drive, fit and finish of the x5 is far superior, that would also explain the big gap in the price of both vehicles. mdx is a pig on gas, with 30,000km its getting 15L/100km. I have no complaints about the i-drive, maybe because the 2011 is equipt with the latest generation i-drive its pretty user friendly. All in all Im completely satified with my purchase.
Similar Products Used:
2004 lexus rx330, 2008 acura mdx
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Series
MSRP: $ 102300.00
Description:
The all-new 2011 BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in two trims, the 750i and the 750Li.
Both trims are equipped with a standard 4.4-liter, V8, 455-horsepower, turbo, hybrid engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway.
The all-new 2011 BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in two trims, the 750i and the 750Li.
Both trims are equipped with a standard 4.4-liter, V8, 455-horsepower, turbo, hybrid engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway.
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