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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (350 Nm @ 1500 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 | 2993 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 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 | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1490 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 Highway | 5.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |
