2009 BMW 335 vs. 2006 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Titan weights approximately 584 kg more than 2009 BMW 335. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 335 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Nissan Titan (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2006 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 335 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |
