2008 BMW X5 vs. 2010 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2010 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW X5 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW X5 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2010 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X5 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 65 L |
