2008 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2008 BMW X3 and 2008 Pontiac G6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac G6 (219 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 372 kg more than 2008 Pontiac G6.
Because 2008 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Pontiac G6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 BMW X3 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac G6. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2008 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | X3 | G6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1926 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 61 L |
