2003 BMW X5 vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW X5 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 BMW X5. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X5 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW X5 (500 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2003 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X5 | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X5 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 63 L |
