2006 BMW X3 vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW X3 would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X3 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (209 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X3 weights approximately 141 kg more than 2009 Toyota Highlander. 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 X3 (291 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X3 | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 65 L |
