2005 BMW 545 vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion

To start off, 2008 Toyota Stallion is newer by 3 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 545 weights approximately 312 kg more than 2008 Toyota Stallion.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Stallion. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Stallion.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 545 2008 Toyota Stallion
Make BMW Toyota
Model 545 Stallion
Year Released 2005 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 1812 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 328 HP 0 HP
Torque 450 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 78 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 1318 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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