2003 BMW 520 vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 7 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 4,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 248 kg more than 2003 BMW 520.
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, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 91 L |