2003 BMW X5 vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2012 Nissan Patrol is newer by 9 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2003 BMW X5. (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 590 kg more than 2003 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW X5. (400 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X5 | 2012 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X5 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 98 L |
