2005 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, both 2005 BMW X5 and 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (205 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW X5 weights approximately 843 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. 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 X5 (490 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (271 Nm). This means 2005 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW X5 | 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | X5 | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1357 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 49 L |
