2011 BMW M3 vs. 2011 BMW X5

To start off, both 2011 BMW M3 and 2011 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 BMW X5. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 785 kg more than 2011 BMW M3.

Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 BMW X5 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW M3. 2011 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 BMW M3 2011 BMW X5
Make BMW BMW
Model M3 X5
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3999 cc 4400 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 414 HP 400 HP
Engine RPM 8300 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 609 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
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 Weight 1655 kg 2440 kg
Vehicle Length 4615 mm 4857 mm
Vehicle Width 1803 mm 1933 mm
Vehicle Height 1424 mm 1776 mm
Wheelbase Size 2761 mm 2934 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.3 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 17.7 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 85 L


 

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