2012 BMW M5 vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, both 2012 BMW M5 and 2012 BMW X5 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 295 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5.
Because 2012 BMW X5 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 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, 2012 BMW M5 (680 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X5. (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW M5 | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M5 | X5 |
| 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 | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 680 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1775 mm |
