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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 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 840 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 96 L |