2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 5 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Titan | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Titan | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2132 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1559 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
