2006 BMW X3 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 BMW X3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X3 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 BMW X3.
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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X3. (291 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW X3 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | X3 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 87 L |