2010 Saturn Vue vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (261 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2010 Saturn Vue. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Saturn Vue.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Saturn Vue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saturn Vue. (227 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Saturn Vue | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Saturn | BMW |
| Model | Vue | X5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
