2005 BMW 545 vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 725 kg more than 2005 BMW 545.
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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Patrol. 2007 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 545 | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 545 | Patrol |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 135 L |