2009 BMW 318 vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 964 kg more than 2009 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318. 2012 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Armada |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |