2012 BMW 740 vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, both 2012 BMW 740 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. Both 2012 BMW 740 and 2012 BMW X3 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2012 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 740. 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 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3. (299 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 740 | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 740 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5215 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1479 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 67 L |
