2012 Nissan NV vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 703 kg more than 2011 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan NV | 2011 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | NV | 730 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6111 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2131 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3711 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 82 L |
