Nissan Patrol vs BMW X3

The Nissan Patrol starts from $90,600 before on-road costs, while the BMW X3 opens at $86,100. 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 $99,660 and $94,710 respectively.

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

Both the Nissan Patrol and BMW X3 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 7 in the Nissan Patrol and 6 in the BMW X3. The Nissan Patrol adds a 360-degree camera that the BMW X3 misses.

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

The BMW X3 counters with Harman Kardon audio that the Nissan Patrol does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Nissan Patrol uses a Petrol producing 298kW and 560Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.5 seconds.

The BMW X3 responds with a Petrol making 150kW and 310Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6 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 Nissan Patrol measures 5,175mm long on a 3,075mm wheelbase, 420mm longer than the BMW X3 at 4,755mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Patrol generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 620L in the Nissan Patrol and 570L in the BMW X3, 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 $4,104/year for the Nissan Patrol and $1,938/year for the BMW X3. That is a $2,166 annual difference in favour of the BMW X3.

Estimated annual total: $4,104 (Nissan Patrol) vs $1,938 (BMW X3). 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 / 300,000km (Nissan Patrol) vs 5 years / 999,999km (BMW X3). Both match on warranty length.