2009 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2009 BMW X5 and 2009 Hummer H3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H3. (300 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 669 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW X5 | 2009 Hummer H3 | |
Make | BMW | Hummer |
Model | X5 | H3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 476 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2170 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 87 L |