2007 BMW M5 vs. 2007 BMW X5
To start off, both 2007 BMW M5 and 2007 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2007 BMW X5. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 BMW M5.
Because 2007 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5.
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2007 BMW M5 | 2007 BMW X5 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | M5 | X5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4998 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |