2003 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2005 Toyota Mark II is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X5 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X5 weights approximately 735 kg more than 2005 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 X5 (400 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X5 | 2005 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |
