2005 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 64 kg more than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 530 (410 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. (372 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 530 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
