2006 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, both 2006 BMW X5 and 2006 Chevrolet Lumina were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 BMW X5. (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X5 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2006 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (441 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | X5 | Lumina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |
