2006 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 335 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (158 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 755 kg more than 2006 BMW 335.
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, 2006 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 335 | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 335 | Patrol |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 18.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 135 L |