2012 BMW X3 vs. 2012 BMW X5

To start off, both 2012 BMW X3 and 2012 BMW X5 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 X3 and 2012 BMW X5 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2012 BMW X3.

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, both vehicles can yield 406 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2012 BMW X3 2012 BMW X5
Make BMW BMW
Model X3 X5
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV 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 300 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 406 Nm 406 Nm
Torque RPM 1200 RPM 1300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type 8-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1915 kg 2250 kg
Vehicle Length 4648 mm 4854 mm
Vehicle Width 1881 mm 1933 mm
Vehicle Height 1675 mm 1775 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2933 mm
Fuel Consumption 9 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 85 L


 

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