2011 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Impala (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 177 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 BMW X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Impala. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Impala | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Impala | X3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
