2011 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2006 Nissan Navara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW X5 | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X5 | Navara |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 440 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2185 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4857 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1776 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
