2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 and 2007 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva.
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 X5 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW X5 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW X5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2007 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | X5 | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
