2008 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530.

Because 2007 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 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 2007 Nissan Titan
Make BMW Nissan
Model 530 Titan
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 5550 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 228 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 480 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5700 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 106 L


 

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