2006 BMW 550 vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 550 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 550 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
