2009 Nissan Xterra vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Xterra (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 831 kg more than 2010 BMW 123. 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, 2010 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Xterra | 2010 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Xterra | 123 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
