2008 BMW 550 vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 550 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Titan. (313 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 624 kg more than 2008 BMW 550.
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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 550. (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 550. 2013 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 550 | Titan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2019 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |