2012 BMW 730 vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, both 2012 BMW 730 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 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 305 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 730. 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 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X1. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X1.
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2012 BMW 730 | 2012 BMW X1 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 730 | X1 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 244 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5212 mm | 4454 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1479 mm | 1545 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 61 L |