2008 BMW 118 vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Nissan Navara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Navara weights approximately 802 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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 Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118. 2011 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 118 | Navara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |