2009 BMW X3 vs. 2009 BMW X5
To start off, both 2009 BMW X3 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 202 more horse power than 2009 BMW X3. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X3 weights approximately 131 kg more than 2009 BMW X5.
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, 2009 BMW X5 (476 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X3. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X3.
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2009 BMW X3 | 2009 BMW X5 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X3 | X5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 476 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |