2008 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Titan weights approximately 576 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
Because 2008 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Titan (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2006 Nissan Titan | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 530 | Titan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5556 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 514 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 2184 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |