2007 BMW M5 vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 291 kg more than 2007 BMW M5.
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, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M5 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2121 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
