2010 BMW X5 vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW X5 would be higher. Both 2010 BMW X5 and 2011 BMW X5 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 BMW X5. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2011 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2010 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X5.
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2010 BMW X5 | 2011 BMW X5 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X5 | X5 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |