2009 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. 2012 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan X-Trail | 2012 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | X-Trail | 730 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |
