2007 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Pathfinder and 2007 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 475 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Nissan Pathfinder | 2007 BMW 530 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Pathfinder | 530 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |