2012 Chrysler 200 vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, both 2012 Chrysler 200 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 200 (280 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 200 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2012 Chrysler 200.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chrysler 200. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 200. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler 200 | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | 200 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4948 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
