2005 BMW X5 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW X5 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (160 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW X5 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 X5 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW X5 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 87 L |
