BMW X3 vs Cadillac XT5

No Shortage of Fun: Performance Capabilities

It's time to make running errands fun. Both the X3 and XT5 come equipped with powerful engines, making it possible to feel like you're a professional racecar driver each time you get behind the wheel. In terms of power, the X3 pulls ahead by offering more oomph than the XT5.

The standard engine of the X3 packs more punch than the XT5, but it's in comparing the optional engines where you see the biggest difference in speed.

The XT5 comes with an optional 3.6L V6 engine that's capable of producing 310 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. The most powerful engine offered with the X3 is the optional 3.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo engine with an 8-speed M Sport Automatic transmission.

With this engine fueling your commute, you travel with a hair-raising 473 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque, something the XT5 can't compete with.

Premium Comfort with Your Luxury SUV

Since the X3 and XT5 are luxury SUVs, you can rest assured that both come equipped with premium comfort amenities that'll help boost your travels. For example, both vehicles come standard with multi-zone climate settings. This way, you and your co-pilot can independently set and adjust your preferred temperature while on the go.

Although, the X3 gives rear-seat passengers the ability to set their preferred temperature, thanks to the standard automatic 3-zone Climate Control system. The XT5 only comes standard with the dual-zone automatic climate control system.

Other premium comfort features you'll find on the X3 but not the XT5 include:

• Available Panoramic moonroof
• Automatic-dimming interior rear-view mirror and driver's side exterior mirror
• Optional interior ambient lighting

The XT5 does offer an auto-dimming rearview mirror, but this is only an optional feature, while it's standard on the X3. Plus, no auto-dimming side mirror is offered with the XT5.