2011 Lexus ES 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 Lexus ES. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lexus ES would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lexus ES is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Lexus ES. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 291 kg more than 2011 Lexus ES. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lexus ES. 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 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus ES. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus ES | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | ES | X3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1624 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
