2004 Nissan Xterra vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Xterra | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Xterra | 530 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
