2008 BMW 545 vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 BMW 545 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (155 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander. 2007 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 545 | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 545 | Highlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |