2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i vs. 2012 BMW X5 M

To start off, both 2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i and 2012 BMW X5 M were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i and 2012 BMW X5 M are equipped with a 4,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 M (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 M should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i weights approximately 5 kg more than 2012 BMW X5 M.

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 M (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i. (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i.

Compare all specifications:

2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i 2012 BMW X5 M
Make BMW BMW
Model X5 X5
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4400 cc 4400 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 555 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 609 Nm 677 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2440 kg 2435 kg
Vehicle Length 4854 mm 4851 mm
Vehicle Width 1933 mm 1994 mm
Vehicle Height 1775 mm 1763 mm
Wheelbase Size 2933 mm 2933 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 85 L


 

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