2011 BMW X3 vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 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. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 505 kg more than 2011 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (474 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X3. (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 X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW X3 | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X3 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1915 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1661 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |
