2012 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 81 kg more than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Pathfinder | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2008 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1829 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
