2009 BMW 118 vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2009 BMW 118 and 2009 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 83 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano 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, 2009 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 118 | Murano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 82 L |
