Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 28ivsNissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

BMW X3 (F25)

28i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2012
VS

Nissan Murano II (Z51)

3.5

256 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)28iNissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
258hp192kW
256hp191kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
334Nm246lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,305kg5,082lb
2,257kg4,976lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
91.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
41.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km463mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,885mm74in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,720mm68in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,616mm64in
-
Rear track
1,632mm64in
-
Ground clearance
212mm8in
-
Trunk volume
550L
402L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
82L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X3 (F25) 28iNissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 28i: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)28i6,600 rpm2,600-3,000 rpm6,850 rpm
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.56,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)28iNissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
41.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
256 hp
191 kW

BMW X3 (F25) 28i has 2 hp more than Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5 and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
334 Nm
246 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
1,790 kg
3,946 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
230 km/h
143 mph
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i6.9 s
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.58.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5: 1.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
744 km
463 mi
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
774 km
481 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
256 hp
191 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25) 28i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX3 (F25)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.9 s
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX3 (F25)28i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)28iNissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
258 hp
192 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
334 Nm
246 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
Range score
744 km
463 mi
774 km
481 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (F25) 28iNissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 148 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5

  • Has 24 Nm more
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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