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. Both 2011 BMW 730 and 2011 BMW X3 are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (311 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2011 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2011 BMW X3.

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 X3 (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 730. (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 730.

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 2993 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 311 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3300 RPM
Torque 540 Nm 630 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 246 km/hour 240 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.3 seconds 5.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear AWD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1975 kg 1925 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 5.6 L/100km 5.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.1 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.9 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 67 L


 

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