2003 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (150 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | MR2 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |