2011 Nissan Armada vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 335 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 866 kg more than 2009 BMW 335. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Armada | 2009 BMW 335 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Armada | 335 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2468 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 63 L |