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. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 965 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (298 Nm @ 2600 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.

Compare all specifications:

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 4400 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 255 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 609 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type 8-speed shiftable automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2440 kg 1475 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 Highway 11.8 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 55 L


 

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