2008 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 780 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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | Patrol |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2953 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 159 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 18.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 135 L |