2012 Porsche Panamera vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 95 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 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3. (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Porsche Panamera | 2012 BMW X3 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | Panamera | X3 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4806 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 699 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 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 | 1970 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1931 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1408 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |