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2011 BMW X5
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2011 BMW X5
MSRP $59,990 - $74,300
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2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
MSRP $70,500 - $88,900
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Mechanical
Engine
Diesel I6 Gas I6 Gas V8
Diesel V6 Gas V8
Displacement
3.0L/183 3.0L/182 4.4L/268
3.0L/182 4.6L/285 5.5L/333
Fuel System
Direct Injection
CDI SMPI
Horsepower
265 hp @ 4200 rpm 300 hp @ 5800-6250 rpm 400 hp @ 5500-6400 rpm
210 hp @ 3400 rpm 335 hp @ 6000 rpm 382 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
425 ft-lb @ 1750-2250 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 1200-5000 rpm 450 ft-lb @ 1750-4500 rpm
400 ft-lb @ 1600-2800 rpm 339 ft-lb @ 2700-5000 rpm 391 ft-lb @ 2800-4800 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
N/A
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed Steptronic automatic transmission w/OD 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission w/OD
7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission w/DIRECT SELECT gearshift -inc: steering wheel-mounted gearshift buttons
Fuel
Fuel
Diesel Gasoline
Diesel Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.9 - 15.2 L/100 km
12.4 - 17.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.6 - 9.8 L/100 km
8.8 - 11.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.6 - 15.2 L/100 km
8.8 - 17.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L
112.8 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Not Available
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5 - 7
7
Front Head Room
998 mm
1,019 mm
Front Leg Room
1,016 mm
1,024 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,524 mm
1,481 mm
Rear Head Room
991 mm
1,031 mm
Rear Leg Room
930 mm
1,003 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,473 mm
1,496 mm
Third Row Head Room
N/A
970 mm
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
1003 mm
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
1283 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2129 L
2359 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
524 - 657 L
1240 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
201 L
405 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,934 mm
3,076 mm
Length, Overall
4,856 mm
5,095 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,933 mm
1,941 mm
Height, Overall
1,765 mm
1,839 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
201 mm
Base Curb Weight
2,250 - 2,440 kg
2,425 - 2,515 kg
Front Tire Size
P275/40R20 P255/50R19 P255/55R18
TBD 275/50R20 295/45R21
Rear Tire Size
P315/35R20 P285/45R19 255/50R19 P255/55R18
TBD 275/50R20 295/45R21
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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