2009 BMW 545 vs. 2009 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2009 BMW 545 and 2009 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 611 kg more than 2009 BMW 545.
Because 2009 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2009 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 545 | 2009 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 545 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
