2002 Peugeot 206 vs. 2002 BMW X5
To start off, both 2002 Peugeot 206 and 2002 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW X5 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 206. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW X5 weights approximately 1067 kg more than 2002 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Peugeot 206. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 BMW X5 (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 206. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Peugeot 206 | 2002 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 206 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1088 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 93 L |
