2009 BMW 650 vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, both 2009 BMW 650 and 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 (361 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.

Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder 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 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 650 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
Make BMW Nissan
Model 650 Pathfinder
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 3953 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 361 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 488 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1380 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.2 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.3 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L