2009 BMW 650 vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2009 BMW 650 and 2009 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Murano. (231 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 485 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano. 2009 Nissan Murano has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Murano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 650 | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 650 | Murano |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |