2007 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2007 BMW 330 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 3,389 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.

Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 330. 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 (431 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 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 330 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make BMW Toyota
Model 330 Land Cruiser
Year Released 2007 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 3389 cc
Horse Power 254 HP 194 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 431 Nm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1630 kg
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 48 L