2006 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2006 BMW X5 and 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X5 (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 325 kg more than 2006 BMW X5.
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 X5 (441 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (431 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 96 L |
