2008 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 1 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 38 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 410 kg more than 2008 BMW X3. 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 2008 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X3 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3954 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |
