2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 BMW X5
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 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. Both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 BMW X5 are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (268 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 BMW X5. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X5.
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 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5.
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2007 BMW X3 | 2007 BMW X5 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X3 | X5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |