2008 BMW 135 vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Xterra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 135 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Xterra. (262 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 756 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, 2008 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 135 | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 135 | Xterra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |