2012 BMW X3 xDrive20d vs. 2012 BMW X3 xDrive30d
To start off, both 2012 BMW X3 xDrive20d and 2012 BMW X3 xDrive30d 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 xDrive30d is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 xDrive30d (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3 xDrive20d. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 xDrive30d should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3 xDrive20d. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 xDrive30d weights approximately 85 kg more than 2012 BMW X3 xDrive20d. 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 xDrive30d (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3 xDrive20d. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 xDrive30d will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X3 xDrive20d.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X3 xDrive20d | 2012 BMW X3 xDrive30d | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X3 | X3 |
| 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 | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 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 | 8.5 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1881 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1675 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |
