2012 BMW X5 vs. 2012 Scion xD
To start off, both 2012 BMW X5 and 2012 Scion xD 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 272 more horse power than 2012 Scion xD. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Scion xD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 1249 kg more than 2012 Scion xD. 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 Scion xD. 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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Scion xD. (169 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Scion xD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X5 | 2012 Scion xD | |
| Make | BMW | Scion |
| Model | X5 | xD |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1191 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 3929 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1725 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1509 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2461 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 42 L |
