2008 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Titan. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 654 kg more than 2008 BMW X5.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (475 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X5 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 106 L |
