2003 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 4 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 BMW X5. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X5.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW X5 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X5 | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | X5 | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |
