2010 BMW X3 vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2010 BMW X3 and 2010 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X3 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X3 weights approximately 422 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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 X3 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
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2010 BMW X3 | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | X3 | Altima |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4569 mm | 4595 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1676 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2675 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 76 L |