2007 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 BMW X5. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2011 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota RAV4 | 2011 BMW X5 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | RAV4 | X5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3544 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |