2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 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 X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Titan weights approximately 851 kg more than 2008 BMW X5.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X5 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 140 L |
