2013 BMW X5 vs. 2013 BMW X5 M
To start off, both 2013 BMW X5 and 2013 BMW X5 M 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 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2013 BMW X5. (395 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 BMW X5 M (678 Nm @ 5650 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X5. (610 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 BMW X5 | 2013 BMW X5 M | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X5 | X5 M |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4857 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2197 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1776 mm | 1764 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.3 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
