2005 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2005 BMW X5 and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (236 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 BMW X5. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 BMW X5. 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) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm). This means 2005 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW X5 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 96 L |
