2005 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 96 L |