2003 BMW X5 vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW X5 would be higher. At 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X5 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Titan.
Because 2003 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Titan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 BMW X5 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW X5. (400 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X5 | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X5 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 106 L |
