2010 Nissan Xterra vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 538 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. 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 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Xterra | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Xterra | 116 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 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 | 1908 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1902 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
