2007 BMW 120 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 18.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 96 L |