2008 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X3 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 441 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW X3 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 45 L |
