2011 BMW X3 vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, both 2011 BMW X3 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 X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 520 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, 2011 BMW X5 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X3. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 BMW X5 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X3 | X5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 555 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 677 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1500 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 | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1661 mm | 1763 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |