2007 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 790 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Pathfinder | 118 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
