2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 and 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 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, 2007 BMW X5 (316 HP) has 116 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 840 kg more than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | X5 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2196 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
