Car comparison

BMW X5 (E70) 3.0sivsNissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5

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

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BMW X5 (E70)

3.0si

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2008
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 X5 (E70) 3.0si

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Highest torque
    334 Nm
    246 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,790 kg
    3,946 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (E70)3.0siNissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
272hp203kW
256hp191kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
334Nm246lb-ft
Curb weight
2,075kg4,575lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,680kg5,908lb
2,257kg4,976lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
100.4s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
91.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
40.6s
Calculated
41.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
152Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,854mm191in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,933mm76in
1,885mm74in
Height
1,739mm68in
1,720mm68in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,576mm62in
-
Rear track
1,576mm62in
-
Trunk volume
620L
402L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
82L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 (E70) 3.0siNissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5PowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 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
MetricBMWX5 (E70)3.0siNissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.6 s
41.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
272 hp
203 kW
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
256 hp
191 kW

BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si has 16 hp more than Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5 and BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
315 Nm
232 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
2,075 kg
4,575 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
225 km/h
140 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si8.1 s
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.58.0 s

Although BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si has more power, Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5 and BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
833 km
518 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
272 hp
203 kW
8.1 s
225 km/h
140 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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

Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
8.1 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
VehicleBMWX5 (E70)3.0siNissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
272 hp
203 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
334 Nm
246 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 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
833 km
518 mi
774 km
481 mi
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 X5 (E70) 3.0siNissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 218 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5

  • Has 19 Nm more
  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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