2011 Hyundai Azera 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 Hyundai Azera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Azera would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Azera (260 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 253 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Azera.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Azera. 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 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Azera. (316 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Azera | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Azera | X3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1622 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
