2008 BMW 540 vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 540. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano. 2009 Nissan Murano has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 540 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 540 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Murano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 540 | Murano |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 231 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |