2007 BMW X5 vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (283 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 496 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 X5 (440 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 79 L |
