2007 BMW X5 3.0D Sport vs. 2007 BMW X5 4.8si Steptronic
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 3.0D Sport and 2007 BMW X5 4.8si Steptronic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 4.8si Steptronic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 4.8si Steptronic (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2007 BMW X5 3.0D Sport. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 4.8si Steptronic should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X5 3.0D Sport.
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, both vehicles can yield 480 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 BMW X5 4.8si Steptronic has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW X5 3.0D Sport has manual transmission. 2007 BMW X5 3.0D Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW X5 4.8si Steptronic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 3.0D Sport | 2007 BMW X5 4.8si Steptronic | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X5 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 342 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
