2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 605 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 18 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
