2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 and 2007 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (316 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 194 kg more than 2007 BMW X5.
Because 2007 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Patrol. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 X5 (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X5 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2196 kg | 2390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 135 L |
