2013 BMW X3 vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, both 2013 BMW X3 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2013 BMW X3. (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2013 BMW X3. 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 (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X3. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 BMW X3 | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X3 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0 :1 | 10.2 :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 | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2098 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1661 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |
