2008 BMW 730 vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 88 kg more than 2008 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 730 | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 730 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1908 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
