2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 BMW X3
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 and 2007 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 283 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2007 BMW X3.
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 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (440 Nm @ 5400 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 X5 | 2007 BMW X3 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X5 | X3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 67 L |