BMW currently has one of the most comprehensive SUV lineups in the automotive industry. You can choose between tens of different sizes, powertrain types, and equipment levels. In the performance category, the Bavarians offer some of the fastest mainstream vehicles. But which one between the X5 M Competition and X3 M Competition should be your choice when it comes to standing-start acceleration? Let’s find out.
While drag racing is not just a simple numbers game, for starters, it’s good to know what these two vehicles offer on paper. Starting with the larger of the two, the X5 M Competition has a 4.4-liter twin-turbo engine under the hood, delivering 617 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque between 1,800 and 5,860 rpm. Depending on the configuration, the performance SUV can weigh more than 5,000 pounds. The 0-62 miles per hour acceleration takes 3.7 seconds on paper.
