Nissan Murano 0–60 Times
The Nissan Murano 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 24 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Nissan Murano is the 2009 Nissan Murano SL, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.40 seconds at 92.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Nissan Murano is the 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, which took 9.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.70 seconds at 90.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Nissan Murano tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.50 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.83 seconds at 90.73 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.90sec
2009 SL · stock
Average 0–60
7.50sec
Across 24 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.83sec
@ 90.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.40sec
2011 CrossCabriolet
Across 24 verified runs, the Nissan Murano ranges from 6.90 to 9.40 seconds 0–60, with a 7.50-second average.
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Nissan Murano Performance Overview
Nissan’s Murano has been a midsize two-row crossover with a consistent performance profile across 24 verified tests spanning 2003 to 2025. The Z50 generation launched with the naturally aspirated 3.5-liter VQ35DE V6 rated at 245 hp, and early results set the template: the 2003 SL reached 60 mph in 7.0 seconds, establishing the first benchmark for the nameplate. Through its first generation, Murano performance stayed centered in the low- to mid-seven-second range, with gasoline power the only configuration represented in testing.
The Z51 generation, introduced for 2009, raised output from the same VQ35DE family to 265 hp and produced the quickest figures recorded for the model. The 2009 SL posted the all-time best 6.9-second 0-60 run and a 15.4-second quarter-mile at 92 mph. Later second-generation variants remained close to that pace, though the 2011 CrossCabriolet stretched to 9.4 seconds, the slowest result in the dataset.
Since 2015, the Z52 generation has continued with gasoline power, moving from the VQ35DE to the turbocharged KR20DDET in later applications, with output ranging from 241 to 260 hp. Its best current-generation result remains the 7.1-second 0-60 time from the 2015 Platinum, placing today’s Murano near its long-running average rather than beyond its 2009 peak.
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Nissan Murano 0–60 Times by Generation: Z50 to Z52
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z52 | 2015–present | 7.40s | 7.10s — 2015 Platinum | 10 | The Z52 generation (2015–present) averaged 7.40 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2015 Platinum at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 241 to 260 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.5L V6 configurations. |
| Z51 | 2009–2014 | 7.59s | 6.90s — 2009 SL | 9 | The Z51 generation (2009–2014) averaged 7.59 seconds to 60 mph across 9 tests, led by the 2009 SL at 6.90 seconds. Output was 265 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. |
| Z50 | 2003–2007 | 7.56s | 7.00s — 2003 SL | 5 | The Z50 generation (2003–2007) averaged 7.56 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2003 SL at 7.00 seconds. Output was 245 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. |
Z52
2015–present
Avg 0–60
7.40s
Fastest
7.10s
Tests
10
2015 Platinum
The Z52 generation (2015–present) averaged 7.40 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2015 Platinum at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 241 to 260 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.5L V6 configurations.
Z51
2009–2014
Avg 0–60
7.59s
Fastest
6.90s
Tests
9
2009 SL
The Z51 generation (2009–2014) averaged 7.59 seconds to 60 mph across 9 tests, led by the 2009 SL at 6.90 seconds. Output was 265 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations.
Z50
2003–2007
Avg 0–60
7.56s
Fastest
7.00s
Tests
5
2003 SL
The Z50 generation (2003–2007) averaged 7.56 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2003 SL at 7.00 seconds. Output was 245 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations.
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Nissan Murano 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
24 tests · 8 years
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2025 Nissan Murano
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.45
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.80
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#04
2025 Nissan Murano Platinum
7.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 241 hp
- Torque
- 260 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,366 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 18.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 27 H / 26.2 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 24
#18
2025 Nissan Murano Platinum
7.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 91.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.2 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 241 hp
- Torque
- 260 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,366 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 18.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 27 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #18 of 24
How we verify Nissan Murano performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Nissan Murano trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Nissan Murano 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
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Slowest
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Nissan Murano performance FAQs
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The 2025 Nissan Murano reaches 60 mph in 7.2 to 7.7 seconds across verified Platinum AWD tests. Quarter-mile results range from 15.6 seconds at 92 mph to 16.0 seconds at 91.2 mph. Both recorded 2025 runs use the 241-hp turbocharged KR20DDET engine with 260 lb-ft.
The quickest Nissan Murano on record is the 2009 Murano SL, which posts a 0-60 mph time of 6.9 seconds. It also owns the best quarter-mile result at 15.4 seconds with a 92 mph trap speed. That makes the 2009 SL the overall performance benchmark for the model.
The fastest stock Nissan Murano is also the overall fastest one tested: the 2009 Murano SL at 6.9 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. There are 24 production tests on record and no modified examples, so the quickest stock Murano and the quickest Murano overall are the same vehicle.
Across 24 Nissan Murano tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 7.5 seconds. The average quarter-mile performance is 15.83 seconds at 90.7 mph. Those figures give a good snapshot of Murano performance across multiple generations, trims, and model years rather than any single standout run.
The Z52 Nissan Murano, covering 2015 and newer models, averages 7.4 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across 10 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 7.1 seconds by a 2015 Platinum. Z52 models span outputs from 241 to 260 hp and include both naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines.
The fastest Z51 Murano is the 2009 SL at 6.9 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. Across nine tests, the second-generation Z51 averages 7.59 seconds. All recorded Z51 examples use a naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain, with output listed at 265 hp across that generation.
The first-generation Z50 Nissan Murano, sold from 2003 to 2007, averages 7.56 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across five tests. Its quickest result is 7.0 seconds from a 2003 SL. Z50 models use a naturally aspirated gasoline engine rated at 245 hp in the runs on record.
SL and Platinum trims are tied on average at 7.36 seconds to 60 mph across the tests on record. The difference comes at the top end: the best SL run is 6.9 seconds, while the best Platinum run is 7.1 seconds. That gives the SL trim the quickest single recorded acceleration result.
Not in the quickest recorded runs. The best 2025 Murano Platinum reaches 60 mph in 7.2 seconds, while the fastest 2015 Murano Platinum does it in 7.1 seconds. That means the 2015 Platinum holds a slight edge by 0.1 second in the best verified 0-60 result.
Across all 24 tests, the Nissan Murano averages 15.83 seconds in the quarter-mile at 90.7 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is 15.4 seconds at 92 mph by the 2009 Murano SL. For the current model year, the 2025 Murano Platinum runs 15.6 to 16.0 seconds at 91.2 to 92 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Nissan Murano can do, not a single marketing claim.
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