2008 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,980 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X3 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW X3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 19 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 180 L |
