2007 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 144 kg more than 2007 BMW X5.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (490 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X5 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 106 L |
