2007 Nissan Maxima vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Maxima. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 435 kg more than 2007 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Maxima. (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Maxima | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Maxima | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3505 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
