COMPARISON

BMW 520d xDrive vs Nissan GT-R NISMO

Full comparison of BMW 520d xDrive and Nissan GT-R NISMO: specifications, prices, performance and verdict.

BMW 520d xDrive

BMW 520d xDrive

BMW

58.900 EUR

VS
Nissan GT-R NISMO

Nissan GT-R NISMO

Nissan

195.000 EUR

Specifications

BMW 520d xDriveNissan GT-R NISMO
Power197 HP600 HP
Torque400 Nm652 Nm
0-100 km/h7.3 s2.7 s
Top speed233 km/h330 km/h
Price58.900 EUR195.000 EUR
Consumption5.3 L/100km13.1 L/100km
CO2 (WLTP)140 g/km305 g/km
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Seats54
Trunk520 L315 L
Reliability8.5/108/10

Visual summary

Power

BMW 520d xDrive
Nissan GT-R NISMO

Acceleration (0-100)

BMW 520d xDrive
Nissan GT-R NISMO

Price ratio

BMW 520d xDrive
Nissan GT-R NISMO
⚡ Fastest

Nissan GT-R NISMO

💪 Most powerful

Nissan GT-R NISMO

⚡ Most efficient

BMW 520d xDrive

Pros and cons

BMW 520d xDrive

  • ✓ Real diesel consumption of 5.3 L/100km
  • ✓ Range of over 1100 km with full tank
  • ✓ Spacious interior with premium materials
  • ✓ BMW OS 8.5 tech with curved display
  • ✓ xDrive AWD for any condition
  • ✓ Smooth 8-speed Steptronic transmission
  • ✗ Diesel engine less exciting than petrol
  • ✗ High price with options
  • ✗ Diesel engine noise when cold
  • ✗ Large dimensions for city parking

Nissan GT-R NISMO

  • ✓ Price/performance ratio
  • ✓ Brutal acceleration
  • ✓ All-wheel drive
  • ✗ Aging interior
  • ✗ High weight
  • ✗ Less premium brand
BUYING GUIDE

Which should you buy?

Buy BMW 520d xDrive if…

  • → Real diesel consumption of 5.3 L/100km
  • → Range of over 1100 km with full tank
  • → Spacious interior with premium materials

Buy Nissan GT-R NISMO if…

  • → Price/performance ratio
  • → Brutal acceleration
  • → All-wheel drive
REAL COSTS IN SPAIN

Real costs in Spain

BMW 520d xDriveNissan GT-R NISMO
Insurance€2000€3500
MOT€400€833
Maintenance€450€600
Consumption5.3 L/100km13.1 L/100km
Fuel/year€1391€3439
Total/year€5010€9693
Reliability8.5/108/10
DIMENSIONS

Dimensions

BMW 520d xDriveNissan GT-R NISMO
Length5060 mm4710 mm
Width1900 mm1895 mm
Height1515 mm1370 mm
Wheelbase2995 mm2775 mm
Weight1905 kg1740 kg
Trunk (seats up)520 L315 L
Fuel tank68 L68 L
FOR THE BUYER

What matters most when deciding

Practical summary based on the two chosen models

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Best for

BMW 520d xDrive: Daily use

Nissan GT-R NISMO: Performance and luxury

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Drivetrain

AWD vs AWD

🎯

Seats

5 vs 4

🎯

Annual fuel savings

BMW 520d xDrive saves ~€2048/year in fuel (15,000 km).

🎯

Price difference

Nissan GT-R NISMO costs €136.100 more in purchase price.

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Insurance + maintenance

BMW 520d xDrive: €2450/year · Nissan GT-R NISMO: €4100/year (without fuel).

DETAILED ANALYSIS

Complete analysis

Detailed comparison between BMW 520d xDrive and Nissan GT-R NISMO.

BMW 520d xDrive

Engine type2.0L Inline-4 Diesel TwinPower Turbo
Cylinders4 cylinders
TurboTwin-Turbo
Torque400 Nm
Weight1905 kg
Chassis materialAluminum & Aluminum
Consumption5.3 L/100km
Range968 km
SuspensionDouble Wishbone / Multi-link
DrivetrainAWD
TransmissionAutomatic 8 speeds
Maintenance cost€450
Reliability8.5/10

Nissan GT-R NISMO

Engine typeV6 Twin-Turbo
Cylinders6 cylinders
TurboTwin-Turbo
Torque652 Nm
Weight1740 kg
Chassis materialAluminum & Aluminum
Consumption13.1 L/100km
Range
SuspensionDouble Wishbone / Multi-link
DrivetrainAWD
TransmissionAutomatic 6 speeds
Maintenance cost€600
Reliability8/10
FEATURES

Equipment and features

BMW 520d xDrive

Exterior

  • LED Headlights
  • Panoramic Glass Roof
  • 18-inch Alloy Wheels

Interior

  • Curved Display
  • Vernasca Leather
  • 3-Zone Climate

Technology

  • BMW OS 8.5
  • Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto

Safety

  • Driving Assistant Professional
  • Parking Assistant Plus
  • Lane Departure Warning

Nissan GT-R NISMO

Exterior

  • NISMO aero package
  • Carbon hood

Interior

  • Recaro seats
  • NISMO steering wheel

Technology

  • Nissan Connect
  • Around View Monitor

Safety

  • Intelligent cruise control
  • Lane departure warning
  • Blind spot warning
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Around-view monitor
  • Emergency braking
CONSUMPTION

Detailed consumption

BMW 520d xDriveNissan GT-R NISMO
City6.2 L/100km14.7 L/100km
Highway4.8 L/100km10.7 L/100km
Combined5.3 L/100km13.1 L/100km
Calm driving4.5 L/100km11 L/100km
Sport driving7 L/100km20 L/100km
City range968 km462 km
Highway range1250 km635 km
DEPRECIATION

Residual value

BMW 520d xDriveNissan GT-R NISMO
After 1 year€47.120 (80%)€156.000 (80%)
After 3 years€40.052 (68%)€132.600 (68%)
After 5 years€31.806 (54%)€105.300 (54%)
INTERIOR TECHNOLOGY

Interior technology

BMW 520d xDrive

Premium materials

High-grade upholstery, wood and aluminium in a sober, well-assembled cabin.

Sport seats

Seats with lateral bolstering, electric adjustment and heating for driver and passenger.

Ambient lighting

LED strips along the dashboard and doors with several selectable tones.

Head-Up Display

Projection of speed, navigation and assistance on the windshield.

Harman Kardon sound

Premium audio system with 16 speakers and surround sound.

3-zone climate control

Independent temperature control for driver, passenger and rear seats.

BMW iDrive 8.5

Curved touchscreen with voice control, navigation and full connectivity.

Nissan GT-R NISMO

Recaro seats

Rigid shell with specific padding to withstand high lateral loads.

NISMO steering wheel

Alcantara-wrapped with red reference stripe and metal paddle shifters.

Nissan Connect screen

8-inch display with navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

BEST PERFORMANCE

Nissan GT-R NISMO — most powerful

delivers 600 HP and estimated total cost €7539/year (fuel + insurance + maintenance).

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Nissan GT-R NISMO
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more reliable?

BMW 520d xDrive usually has better long-term mechanical reliability.

Which consumes less?

BMW 520d xDrive consumes less fuel than the Nissan GT-R NISMO.

Which is better for trips?

BMW 520d xDrive is more comfortable for long trips.

Verdict

BMW 520d xDrive vs Nissan GT-R NISMO: comparison of power, acceleration, price and fuel economy to help you decide.