2008 BMW 525 vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 2 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 35 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, 2008 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan NP300. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan NP300 has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan NP300 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 | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | NP300 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 112 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |