2012 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Maxima and 2012 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530.
Because 2012 BMW 530 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 2012 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan Maxima (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Maxima | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Maxima | 530 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
