BMW X5 2003 vs Nissan Pathfinder 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 403 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 44 HP more power than Nissan Pathfinder, whereas torque is 97 NM more than Nissan Pathfinder. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X5 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder, which means that by driving the BMW X5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Navara, Nissan Murano | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW X5 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X5 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| BMW X5 is 7 cm shorter than the Nissan Pathfinder, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 2091 litres | |
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Nissan Pathfinder has more luggage space. BMW X5 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Pathfinder. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pathfinder (by 541 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Nissan Pathfinder, which means BMW X5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`695 | 2`880 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6400 | |
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