2005 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2005 BMW X5 and 2005 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW X5 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW X5 weights approximately 890 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. 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 Volkswagen Bora. 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 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (211 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW X5 | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | X5 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |
