2012 Smart ForTwo vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, both 2012 Smart ForTwo 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Smart ForTwo. 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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Smart ForTwo | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Smart | BMW |
| Model | ForTwo | X3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
