2006 BMW 730 vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 126 kg more than 2006 BMW 730.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 730. 2006 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 BMW 730 | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 730 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 87 L |