2012 BMW X6 vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, both 2012 BMW X6 and 2012 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 495 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 X6 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 49 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 X6 | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X6 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1983 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 67 L |
