2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo vs. 2009 BMW X5
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo and 2009 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X5 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW X5 (476 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo. (129 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo. 2009 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo | 2009 BMW X5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | MiTo | X5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1366 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 476 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |