2005 BMW 730 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 545 kg more than 2005 BMW 730.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 730 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 96 L |
