2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 and 2007 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 900 kg more than 2007 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 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 X5 (480 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW X5 | 2007 Toyota Prius | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | X5 | Prius |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4798 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |