2012 Nissan Xterra vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Xterra and 2012 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 605 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Xterra | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Xterra | 118 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 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 | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1902 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
