2008 Nissan Quest vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2008 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Quest | 2012 BMW X6 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Quest | X6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |