2011 BMW 730 vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, both 2011 BMW 730 and 2011 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2011 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X3. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 730 | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 730 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5212 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1479 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 67 L |
