2008 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Nissan Titan

To start off, both 2008 BMW 530 and 2008 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 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 2008 Nissan Titan
Make BMW Nissan
Model 530 Titan
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 5552 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 317 HP
Torque 300 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.5 L/100km 17 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 106 L