2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 BMW X5. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 749 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 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2104 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 87 L |
