2003 Toyota Mark II vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 865 kg more than 2003 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW X5 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Mark II | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Mark II | X5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
