2005 Nissan Altima vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Altima (260 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 328 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2005 Nissan Altima.
Because 2010 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 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, 2005 Nissan Altima (334 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 328. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Altima | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Altima | 328 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
