2008 BMW 135 vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2008 BMW 135 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 825 kg more than 2008 BMW 135.
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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 135. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 135 | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 135 | Patrol |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 135 L |