2006 BMW X5 vs. 2006 BMW X5 3.0i Sports Activity
To start off, both 2006 BMW X5 and 2006 BMW X5 3.0i Sports Activity were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW X5 3.0i Sports Activity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X5 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 BMW X5 3.0i Sports Activity. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X5 3.0i Sports Activity. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X5 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2006 BMW X5 3.0i Sports Activity. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 290 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2006 BMW X5 | 2006 BMW X5 3.0i Sports Activity | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X5 | X5 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 92 L |