2005 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 286 kg more than 2005 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (274 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 525 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
