2006 BMW X5 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW X5 would be higher. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 BMW X5. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X5 weights approximately 506 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X5 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 80 L |
