2005 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 663 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
Because 2005 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 525 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 523 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
