2008 BMW 535 vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2008 BMW 535 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 609 kg more than 2008 BMW 535.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 535 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 535 | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 535 | Navara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
