2009 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 683 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 530 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
