2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 710 kg more than 2011 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Armada | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Armada | 520 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |