2012 BMW X1 vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, both 2012 BMW X1 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2012 BMW X1. 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, 2012 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X1. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X1. 2012 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW X1 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW X1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 BMW X1 | 2012 BMW X5 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X1 | X5 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4454 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1798 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1545 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 85 L |