2008 BMW M5 vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2008 BMW M5 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. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Titan.
Because 2008 BMW M5 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 M5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M5. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW M5 | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M5 | Titan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |