2011 BMW 535 vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 478 kg more than 2010 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 535 | Quest |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
