2005 BMW 545 vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 545 weights approximately 571 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 545 | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 545 | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
