2009 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Nissan NV

To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Nissan NV (521 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 2012 Nissan NV has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications: