2012 BMW X3 vs 2012 BMW X5
Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.
| Specification | 2012 BMW X3 | 2012 BMW X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) | Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 4.4L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) |
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L to 4.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 to 8 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Varies by configuration: Diesel, Gasoline |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 6 to 8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) | 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) |
| City | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) |
| Highway | 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) | 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) |