Comparison Nissan Maxima VIII (A36, facelift 2019) 3.5 V6 (300 Hp) CVT & BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 318 Ci (143 Hp)
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| Brand: | Nissan | BMW |
| Model: | Maxima | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Maxima VIII (A36, facelift 2019) | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.5 V6 (300 Hp) CVT | 318 Ci (143 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2019 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.8 l/100 km | 10.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.8 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 68 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 300 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 6400 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 213 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.6 sec | |
| Torque: | 354 Nm @ 4400 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N42B20 | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3498 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l | |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | Xtronic CVT | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4897 mm | 4480 mm |
| Width: | 1859 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2776 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1585 mm | 1470 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1585 mm | 1485 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 405 l | 435 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1935 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1611-1667 kg | 1395 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 245/45 R18; 245/40 R19 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8.0J x 18; 8.0J x 19; 8.5J x 19 | 7J x 16 |