2011 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Titan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Titan | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Titan | X5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 85 L |
