2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2010 BMW X5. (304 HP @ 440 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 700 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. 2010 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2010 BMW X5 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 458 Italia | X5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4500 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 570 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 440 RPM |
Torque | 539 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 85 L |