2008 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (351 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 BMW X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | X5 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 71 L |
