2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 188 kg more than 2012 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Quest | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Quest | X3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| 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 | 260 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2063 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1854 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |
