2011 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan GT-R would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan GT-R (485 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2011 Nissan GT-R.
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, 2011 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3. (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan GT-R | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | GT-R | X3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1737 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4651 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 67 L |
