2007 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 1 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 90 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada.
Because 2006 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 330. 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, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5555 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |
