2010 BMW X3 vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, both 2010 BMW X3 and 2010 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X3 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X3 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2010 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW X3 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW X3 | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X3 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4569 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1676 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 63 L |
