2008 Nissan Murano vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Murano and 2008 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Murano. (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Murano weights approximately 355 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Nissan Murano (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Murano | 2008 BMW 530 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Murano | 530 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |