2007 BMW X3 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 BMW X3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 BMW X3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 X3 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 87 L |
