2012 BMW X5 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW X5 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 810 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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2012 BMW X5 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | X5 | Vantage |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 609 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |