2005 BMW 545 vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2005 BMW 545 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 323 kg more than 2005 BMW 545.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 545 (450 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (434 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 545 | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 545 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
