2006 BMW 535 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (247 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 535 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 120 kg more than 2006 BMW 535.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 535. 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, 2006 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 BMW 535 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 535 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |