2005 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 27 kg more than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (434 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota 4Runner | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | 4Runner | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
