2002 BMW X5 3 vs. 2002 BMW X5 3.0D Automatic
To start off, both 2002 BMW X5 3 and 2002 BMW X5 3.0D Automatic were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW X5 3.0D Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW X5 3 (226 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2002 BMW X5 3.0D Automatic. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW X5 3 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW X5 3.0D Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW X5 3.0D Automatic weights approximately 555 kg more than 2002 BMW X5 3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 BMW X5 3.0D Automatic (410 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW X5 3. (290 Nm). This means 2002 BMW X5 3.0D Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW X5 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW X5 3 | 2002 BMW X5 3.0D Automatic | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X5 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
