2010 Nissan Xterra vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 274 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4.
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, 2012 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Xterra | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Xterra | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1902 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
