2009 BMW 535 vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Nissan Navara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 535 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Navara.
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, 2009 BMW 535 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Navara. 2011 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 535 | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 535 | Navara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
