2004 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 600 kg more than 2012 BMW 535.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 535. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 535 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2445 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
