2006 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Nissan Navara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Navara weights approximately 347 kg more than 2006 BMW 330.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - 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, 2011 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | Navara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |