2000 Toyota Avalon vs. 2013 BMW X5 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 M is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avalon. (280 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 M weights approximately 895 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avalon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X5 M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M 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, 2013 BMW X5 M (678 Nm @ 5650 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avalon. (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Avalon | 2013 BMW X5 M | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Avalon | X5 M |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1764 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2933 mm |
