2008 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 449 kg more than 2008 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1844 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |
