2010 BMW 328 vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 328 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2010 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 678 kg more than 2010 BMW 328. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 328. 2012 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW 328 | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 328 | Titan |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 2303 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 140 L |