2012 Tata Safari vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 185 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 3 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Safari | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Tata | BMW |
| Model | Safari | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
