2012 BMW X3 vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2012 BMW X3 and 2012 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 182 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 X3 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW Z4. 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 X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X3 | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X3 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1881 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1675 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |
