2006 BMW M5 vs. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW M5 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser. (376 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 860 kg more than 2006 BMW M5.
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, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M5. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M5. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 BMW M5 | 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M5 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4998 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |