2012 BMW 650 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, both 2012 BMW 650 and 2012 Nissan NV were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 588 kg more than 2012 BMW 650.
Because 2012 BMW 650 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan NV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 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 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 650 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 650 | NV |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4894 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1894 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
