2012 Nissan Patrol vs. 2009 BMW 125
To start off, 2012 Nissan Patrol is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 125 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 125. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Patrol | 2009 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Patrol | 125 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 559 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2785 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3075 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 53 L |
