2004 BMW X5 vs. 2004 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2004 BMW X5 and 2004 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW X5 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2004 Toyota Highlander. 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, 2004 BMW X5 (500 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Highlander. (329 Nm). This means 2004 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X5 | 2004 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 73 L |
