Altima vs 520d M Sport
Nissan · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
520d M Sport
Beats the Altima by 0.02s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 520d M Sport beats the Altima by a hair, finishing 0.02 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 520d M Sport thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
188 hp
197 hp
0–100 km/h
7.3s
7.3s
Top speed
225 km/h
232 km/h
Engine
I4
I4 Turbo Diesel
Fuel
Petrol
Diesel
Torque
380 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$25,000
$64,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Altima
520d M Sport
100 m
6.886s
6.901s
1/8 mile
10.151s
10.157s
1/4 mile
15.199s
15.174s
1 km
27.008s
26.833s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Altima is $25,000 vs $64,000 for the 520d M Sport — a $39,000 gap. Top speed: 520d M Sport runs to 232 km/h, 7 km/h higher than Altima.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Altima or the 520d M Sport?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 520d M Sport is faster, beating the Altima by 0.02 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Altima vs the 520d M Sport?
The Altima hits 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, while the 520d M Sport does it in 7.3 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Altima produces 188 hp; the 520d M Sport produces 197 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Altima tops out at 225 km/h, and the 520d M Sport reaches 232 km/h.
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