2008 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (157 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 620 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.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
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 | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |