2009 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Armada. (318 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Armada.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M3 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
