2012 BMW X5 vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, both 2012 BMW X5 and 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 675 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. 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 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW X5 | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
Make | BMW | Suzuki |
Model | X5 | Kizashi |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 304 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 440 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2185 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4857 mm | 4651 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1776 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 63 L |