2009 BMW 118 vs. 2009 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2009 BMW 118 and 2009 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 158 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Because 2009 BMW 118 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 2009 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 2009 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 118 | Quest |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 76 L |
