2001 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,980 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318. 2001 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 19 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 180 L |