2004 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 BMW 525.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |