2007 Proton Gen vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Proton Gen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Proton Gen would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Proton Gen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 BMW X5 (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Proton Gen | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Proton | BMW |
| Model | Gen | X5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |
