2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Titan. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 227 kg more than 2005 Nissan Titan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW X5 (677 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Titan. (514 Nm). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Titan | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 85 L |
