2011 BMW X3 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW X3 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3. (311 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 45 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.
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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X3. (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW X3 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | X3 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 303 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1881 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1675 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
