2009 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 796 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 2007 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M3 | Titan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2181 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |