2011 Nissan Maxima vs. 2011 BMW 330
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Maxima and 2011 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 330.
Because 2011 BMW 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Maxima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Maxima. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Maxima | 2011 BMW 330 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Maxima | 330 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 57 L |