2008 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 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, 2008 BMW 320 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (157 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 585 kg more than 2008 BMW 320.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 320. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | 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 | 161 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |