2006 BMW X3 vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 BMW X3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X3 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X3 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X3. (291 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X3 | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 75 L |
