2012 BMW X3 vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, both 2012 BMW X3 and 2012 BMW X6 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 X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 395 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 X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X3 | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X3 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1881 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1675 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |
