Nissan Pathfinder 2012 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Nissan Pathfinder) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Pathfinder engine produces 121 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 415 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Nissan Pathfinder reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 6.7 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Pathfinder consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Pathfinder could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW X5 2013: xDrive, based on an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the front-wheel drive (60% of the traction goes to the rear axle) | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Infiniti FX, Nissan Murano | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW X5 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.96 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
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Nissan Pathfinder is larger. Nissan Pathfinder is 12 cm longer than the BMW X5, 2 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Pathfinder is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 453 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 453 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2260 litres | 1870 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pathfinder (by 390 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.7 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`900 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 20 600 | |
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