2008 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 4 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 998 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, 2012 Nissan NV (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | NV |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 261 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2131 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3711 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |