2006 BMW X3 vs. 2000 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2006 BMW X3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X3 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 220 kg more than 2006 BMW X3.
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, 2006 BMW X3 (246 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X3 | 2000 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X3 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
