2006 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300.
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, 2006 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 525 | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
