2011 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Armada and 2011 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 102 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 793 kg more than 2011 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 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 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325. 2011 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Armada | 2011 BMW 325 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Armada | 325 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2468 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 63 L |