2011 Nissan Patrol vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Patrol and 2011 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Patrol. (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 900 kg more than 2011 BMW M3.
Because 2011 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Patrol 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, 2011 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW M3. 2011 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Nissan Patrol | 2011 BMW M3 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Patrol | M3 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 559 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2785 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3075 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |