2011 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan X-Trail | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | X-Trail | 118 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |
