2006 BMW 650 vs. 2011 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Xterra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Xterra.
Because 2011 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Xterra 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, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 2011 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 650 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
