2007 BMW M5 vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2007 BMW M5 and 2007 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M5 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 3544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
