2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2012 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada.
Because 2006 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada 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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Armada | 2012 BMW 730 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Armada | 730 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5555 cc | 2993 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 82 L |