2010 Nissan Murano vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Murano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Murano | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | Murano | A8 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4788 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 90 L |
