2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 and 2008 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Maxima (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 BMW X5. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 1093 kg more than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2008 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 X5 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
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2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | X5 | Maxima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 76 L |