2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 2003 BMW X5
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 3 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2003 BMW X5. (227 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X5.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW X5. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 2003 BMW X5 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | MM Roadster | X5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 93 L |
