2008 BMW 328 vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2008 BMW 328 and 2008 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 328 | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 328 | Altima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |