2008 BMW 740 vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2008 BMW 740 and 2008 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 740 (303 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 636 kg more than 2008 BMW 740.
Because 2008 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 740 | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 740 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 73 L |
