2007 Nissan Patrol vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 565 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Patrol | 2013 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Patrol | M5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4759 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4863 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1846 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2889 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 70 L |
