2008 BMW X5 3.0i Sport vs. 2008 BMW X5 3.0si Activity
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 3.0i Sport and 2008 BMW X5 3.0si Activity were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 3.0si Activity is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 3.0i Sport weights approximately 530 kg more than 2008 BMW X5 3.0si Activity.
Because 2008 BMW X5 3.0si Activity is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW X5 3.0i Sport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 3.0si Activity 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, 2008 BMW X5 3.0si Activity (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5 3.0i Sport. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 3.0si Activity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5 3.0i Sport. 2008 BMW X5 3.0si Activity has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW X5 3.0i Sport has manual transmission. 2008 BMW X5 3.0i Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW X5 3.0si Activity will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW X5 3.0i Sport | 2008 BMW X5 3.0si Activity | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X5 | X5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |