2008 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 860 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | Patrol |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 254 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 135 L |