2011 Nissan Xterra vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 322 kg more than 2012 BMW 120. 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, 2011 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Xterra | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Xterra | 120 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 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 | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1882 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1902 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
