2012 BMW 640 vs. 2012 BMW X3

To start off, both 2012 BMW 640 and 2012 BMW X3 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 129 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3.

Because 2012 BMW X3 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 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 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X3.

Compare all specifications:

2012 BMW 640 2012 BMW X3
Make BMW BMW
Model 640 X3
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 182 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 630 Nm 380 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 209 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.5 seconds 8.5 seconds
Drive Type Rear AWD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1790 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 4894 mm 4648 mm
Vehicle Width 1894 mm 1881 mm
Vehicle Height 1369 mm 1675 mm
Wheelbase Size 2855 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption 4.8 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 6.7 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.5 L/100km 5.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 67 L


 

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