2012 BMW 750 vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, both 2012 BMW 750 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 290 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.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 750 | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 750 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 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 | 2205 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5215 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1479 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3211 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 67 L |
