2012 BMW X5 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 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 221 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 650 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza. 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 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW X5 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | X5 | Venza |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 609 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 67 L |