2007 BMW 318 vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318.
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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Titan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5549 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |