2009 BMW 328 vs. 2009 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2009 BMW 328 and 2009 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 328 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Because 2009 BMW 328 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (241 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Quest. 2009 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 328 | 2009 Nissan Quest | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 328 | Quest |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |