2010 BMW X5 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, both 2010 BMW X5 and 2010 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 910 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 120. 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 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120. 2010 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 120 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 X5 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X5 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 555 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1763 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 51 L |
