2003 BMW 645 vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (268 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 645 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW 645. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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, 2003 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 645 | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 645 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
