2012 BMW X5 vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2012 BMW X5 and 2012 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 BMW X5 and 2012 BMW Z4 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 765 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW Z4. 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 X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4. 2012 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW Z4 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 X5 | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X5 | Z4 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2497 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |