2011 Tata Sumo vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Tata Sumo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Tata Sumo would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 117 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
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 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Sumo. 2013 BMW 3 Series has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Sumo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 3 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tata Sumo | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Tata | BMW |
| Model | Sumo | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4258 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1726 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2425 mm | 2810 mm |
