2009 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Xterra (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Xterra. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2006 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3950 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
