2005 Seat Alhambra vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 488 kg more than 2005 Seat Alhambra.
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, 2012 BMW X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Alhambra | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | Alhambra | X3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
