2006 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2006 BMW X5 and 2006 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X5 (316 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X5 weights approximately 655 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW X5 | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | X5 | Armada |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 106 L |