2013 BMW X1 vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, both 2013 BMW X1 and 2013 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (395 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2013 BMW X1. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 750 kg more than 2013 BMW X1. 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, 2013 BMW X5 (610 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X1. (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 BMW X1 | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X1 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10:01:00 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4484 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2044 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1545 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |
