2007 Nissan Murano vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Murano and 2007 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320.
Because 2007 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano 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, 2007 Nissan Murano (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Murano | 2007 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Murano | 320 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 63 L |
