How many seconds does the Nissan Patrol take to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h?
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According to official data, the 2018 Nissan Patrol is available in two engine displacements: 4.0L and 5.6L, with 0-100 km/h acceleration times of 9 seconds and 7 seconds, respectively. Factors affecting a vehicle's 0-100 km/h acceleration time include: Torque: Torque, in simple terms, represents the strength of the force. The greater the torque, the stronger the force pushing the vehicle, resulting in faster acceleration. The 2018 Nissan Patrol 4.0L has a maximum torque of 394 Nm and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7 seconds. In comparison, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe AMG has a torque of 520 Nm and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds. Transmission efficiency: The transmission acts as a medium for power transfer, inevitably involving power loss. Higher transmission efficiency leads to better acceleration performance. Generally, transmission efficiency ranks as follows: manual transmission > dry dual-clutch transmission > wet dual-clutch transmission > AT transmission > CVT transmission. The 2018 Nissan Patrol 4.0L is equipped with a 7-speed automatic manual transmission. Power-to-weight ratio: The relationship between horsepower and vehicle weight is called the power-to-weight ratio (unit: Hp/T). A higher power-to-weight ratio results in faster acceleration. The 2018 Nissan Patrol 4.0L has a power-to-weight ratio of 110 Hp/T and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9 seconds. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe AMG has a power-to-weight ratio of 217.5 Hp/T and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds.
I drive a 2022 Nissan Patrol 5.6L version, with an actual measured 0-100km/h acceleration time of just over 7 seconds. The official data claims 6.9 seconds. During city traffic light starts, you can clearly feel the robust power of the V8 engine. The gear shifts are smooth, but given the vehicle's weight of 2.7 tons, the push-back sensation isn't as intense as in sports cars. Once, I compared it with a friend's Land Cruiser, and my Patrol was slightly faster off the line, while the Land Cruiser took about 8 seconds. The most exhilarating acceleration moment is during highway overtaking—when you floor the accelerator, the engine's deep roar combined with the vehicle's steady surge forward eliminates any lag typical of smaller turbocharged engines. It's the same when driving through deserts or climbing slopes. While it may not match the aggressive acceleration of sedans, it excels in sustained power delivery.
The acceleration performance of the Patrol depends on the specific configuration. I've studied this vehicle for many years. The older 4.0L models typically take over 8.5 seconds, while the current 5.6L V8 version has been clocked at a best of 6.7 seconds in real-world tests. Actually, this is quite fast for a rugged off-roader - the comparable Land Cruiser 5.7L takes over 7 seconds. A car club's test showed that during launch control, the 4WD system maintains exceptional stability at 1.3G acceleration, unlike sedans that might experience wheelspin. However, acceleration slows by about 0.3 seconds when the fuel tank is below half, as the nearly 100kg difference in fuel weight is quite noticeable. For potential buyers, I'd recommend going straight for the 5.6L version - the price premium over the 4.0L is justified.
