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. Both 2011 BMW X3 and 2011 BMW X5 are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (311 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2011 BMW X5. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2011 BMW X3.
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 X3 (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X5. (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X5.
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 | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1881 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1675 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |
