2013 BMW X5 vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2013 BMW X5 and 2013 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (395 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 1150 kg more than 2013 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 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 X5 (610 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 BMW X5 | 2013 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X5 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4857 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2197 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1776 mm | 1496 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |
