2007 BMW 328 vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Altima.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 328 | Altima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
