2012 Nissan NV vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, both 2012 Nissan NV and 2012 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320.
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, 2012 Nissan NV (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320. 2012 Nissan NV has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan NV | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | NV | 320 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Length | 6111 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2156 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3711 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 57 L |
