2006 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 BMW X5 and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 BMW X5. (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X5 weights approximately 635 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
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, 2006 BMW X5 (441 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW X5 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | X5 | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 67 L |