2008 BMW X3 vs. 2008 BMW 328
To start off, both 2008 BMW X3 and 2008 BMW 328 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW X3 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2008 BMW 328 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X3 | 328 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 61 L |
