2005 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Xterra 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (184 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 289 kg more than 2005 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 BMW 530 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2011 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 530 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
