2011 Nissan Cube vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Cube and 2011 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 920 kg more than 2011 Nissan Cube. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Cube. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 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 X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Cube. 2011 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Cube has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Cube will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Nissan Cube | 2011 BMW X5 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Cube | X5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 440 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1651 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |