2003 BMW X5 vs. 2013 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2013 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 10 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 BMW X5. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 4 kg more than 2003 BMW X5. 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 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota 4Runner. (377 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X5 | 2013 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 87 L |
