2011 BMW X5 xDrive30d vs. 2011 BMW X5 xDrive40d
To start off, both 2011 BMW X5 xDrive30d and 2011 BMW X5 xDrive40d 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 X5 xDrive30d and 2011 BMW X5 xDrive40d are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 xDrive40d (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 BMW X5 xDrive30d. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 xDrive40d should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X5 xDrive30d. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 xDrive40d weights approximately 35 kg more than 2011 BMW X5 xDrive30d. 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 xDrive40d (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X5 xDrive30d. (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 xDrive40d will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X5 xDrive30d.
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2011 BMW X5 xDrive30d | 2011 BMW X5 xDrive40d | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X5 | 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 | 244 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 440 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4857 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1776 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |