2008 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2008 BMW X3 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 Nissan Titan (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3.
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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW X3 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW X3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW X3 | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | X3 | Titan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 106 L |