2012 BMW 640 vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, both 2012 BMW 640 and 2012 BMW X1 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2012 BMW X1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 640. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 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 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X1. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X1. 2012 BMW 640 has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW X1 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW X1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 640 | 2012 BMW X1 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 640 | X1 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4894 mm | 4454 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1894 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 4.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
