2010 BMW 320 vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, both 2010 BMW 320 and 2010 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2010 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 320.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 320. 2010 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 320 | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 85 L |
