2012 BMW X3 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW X3 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (328 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 440 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 X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. (441 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X3 | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | X3 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1881 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1675 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2895 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
