2008 BMW 650 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 880 kg more than 2008 BMW 650.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 650 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 650 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |