1996 BMW 840 vs. 1999 BMW X5
To start off, 1999 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 would be higher. Both 1996 BMW 840 and 1999 BMW X5 are equipped with a 4,398 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 282 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW X5 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1996 BMW 840.
Because 1999 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 840. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW X5. (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1999 BMW X5 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 840 | X5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.3 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 18.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 93 L |
