2005 BMW 730 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 BMW 730.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 730 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 22.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 18 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |