2004 BMW 525 vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 525 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
