2007 BMW X3 2.5si Sport vs. 2007 BMW X3 2.0i
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 2.5si Sport and 2007 BMW X3 2.0i were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 2.5si Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 2.5si Sport (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3 2.0i. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 2.5si Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3 2.0i. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 2.5si Sport weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 BMW X3 2.0i. 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, 2007 BMW X3 2.5si Sport (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3 2.0i. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 2.5si Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3 2.0i.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 2.5si Sport | 2007 BMW X3 2.0i | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X3 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |
