2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 380 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 BMW X3 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Land Cruiser | X3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 67 L |