2011 Nissan Frontier vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier. 2013 BMW 6 series has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Frontier | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Frontier | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2856 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
