2008 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 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 950 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 530. 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, 2008 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (430 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 530 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |