2008 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 342 kg more than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan X-Trail | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | X-Trail | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 15.6:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1711 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |