2008 BMW 118 vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 716 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 118 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |