2010 BMW 550 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 845 kg more than 2010 BMW 550.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV. 2012 Nissan NV has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 550 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 550 | NV |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
