2006 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (159 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 520 kg more than 2006 BMW 330.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (301 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | Patrol |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 380 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 18.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 135 L |