2007 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M3 | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M3 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 180 L |