2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2011 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Ducato | X5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
