2009 Audi R8 vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi R8 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 895 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | R8 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
