2006 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Patrol.
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, 2008 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2008 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 530 | Patrol |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 254 HP |
Torque | 298 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 135 L |