2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 and 2005 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (245 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 202 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
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, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
