2008 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 886 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 320 | Quest |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
