2010 BMW M5 vs. 2010 BMW X3
To start off, both 2010 BMW M5 and 2010 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2010 BMW X3. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X3.
Because 2010 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 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 M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW X3. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW X3.
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2010 BMW M5 | 2010 BMW X3 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | M5 | X3 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4569 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1676 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |