2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 691 kg more than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
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 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota 4Runner. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 87 L |
