The company began manufacturing BMW X5 modes in 1999. The X5 is a mid-size crossover SUV is a five-door type, with a front-engine layout and a four-wheel-drive mechanism; however, the BMW X5 is tagged as an SAV or a sports activity vehicle.
Even though it was a vast four-fourth vehicle, the X5 can trek through even the harshest roads. On the other hand, BMW X3 came out in 2003, is a longitudinally equipped design with a front-engine, and is also classified as a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
The difference between the two is that BMW X5 is a mid-size crossover, while the BMW X3 is a compact crossover SUV. BMW X5 is high tech and has a hard-drive-based navigational system, which is not found in most vehicles. BMW 3 boasts a performance that is synonymous with the BMW. It is also an eco-friendly car.