2009 BMW 328 vs. 2011 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Sentra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2009 BMW 328 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Sentra. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 2011 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 328 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
