2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Nissan Tiida
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 and 2008 Nissan Tiida were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (351 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Tiida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 922 kg more than 2008 Nissan Tiida. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Tiida. 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 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Tiida. 2008 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Tiida has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Tiida will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Nissan Tiida | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | X5 | Tiida |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 52 L |