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. Both 2012 BMW X3 and 2012 BMW X6 are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 BMW X6. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 275 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, 2012 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3. (560 Nm @ 2000 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 | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 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 | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2150 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 | 5.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |
