BMW X3 vs Nissan Patrol

The BMW X3 starts from $86,100 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Patrol opens at $90,600. That makes the BMW X3 the more affordable entry point by $4,500.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $94,710 and $99,660 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BMW X3 by roughly $10,830 in fuel alone.

Both the BMW X3 and Nissan Patrol hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Nissan Patrol packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the BMW X3.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the BMW X3 and 7 in the Nissan Patrol. The Nissan Patrol adds a 360-degree camera that the BMW X3 misses.

The BMW X3 features a 14.9-inch touchscreen, while the Nissan Patrol gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW X3 stands out with Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Nissan Patrol. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BMW X3 uses a Petrol producing 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol responds with a Petrol making 298kW and 560Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol has the clear power advantage at 298kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW X3 is 5.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW X3 measures 4,755mm long on a 2,865mm wheelbase, 420mm shorter than the Nissan Patrol at 5,175mm (3,075mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Patrol generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the BMW X3 and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Nissan Patrol a 50L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,938/year for the BMW X3 and $4,104/year for the Nissan Patrol. That is a $2,166 annual difference in favour of the BMW X3.

Estimated annual total: $1,938 (BMW X3) vs $4,104 (Nissan Patrol). The BMW X3 saves you roughly $2,166 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW X3) vs 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan Patrol). Both match on warranty length.