2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, both 2012 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (311 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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 (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche 911 | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |
