2008 BMW 540 vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 540. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 540 | Highlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2362 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 155 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |