2005 Xedos 9 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 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Xedos 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Xedos 9 | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Xedos | BMW |
| Model | 9 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
