2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 BMW 328
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 BMW 328 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (268 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW X3 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 2007 BMW X3 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 BMW 328 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X3 | 328 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |
