2008 BMW 545 vs. 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet.
Because 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 545 | 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 545 | Murano CrossCabriolet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1681 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
