2005 BMW X5 vs. 2005 BMW 748
To start off, both 2005 BMW X5 and 2005 BMW 748 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 BMW X5 and 2005 BMW 748 are equipped with a 4,799 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 748 (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 BMW X5. (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 748 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW X5 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 BMW 748.
Because 2005 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 748. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 BMW 748 (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW X5. (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 748 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW X5 | 2005 BMW 748 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X5 | 748 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3000 mm |
