2009 Nissan Murano vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 BMW X6. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 708 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano.
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 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Murano | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Murano | X6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 85 L |
