2010 BMW X5 vs. 2010 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2010 BMW X5 and 2010 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Micra. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 1371 kg more than 2010 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Micra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 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 X5 (474 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Micra. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Micra. 2010 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Micra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW X5 | 2010 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X5 | Micra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 46 L |
