2007 Nissan Sentra vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2010 BMW 118 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 2010 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Sentra, 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, 2010 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Sentra | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Sentra | 118 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |
