2005 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 530 | Titan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |