2005 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Maxima is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 BMW 318.
Because 2005 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Maxima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 318 (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Maxima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 201 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |