2007 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |
