2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 7 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, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (304 HP @ 440 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 23 kg more than 2012 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW X5 (600 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Titan. (514 Nm). This means 2012 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 | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Titan | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 85 L |
