2006 BMW M5 vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 BMW M5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M5 weights approximately 491 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4. 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, 2006 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M5 | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M5 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1264 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
