2012 BMW M5 vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, both 2012 BMW M5 and 2012 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M5 (560 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW M5 (680 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3. (299 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X3.
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2012 BMW M5 | 2012 BMW X3 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | M5 | X3 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 560 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 680 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1675 mm |