2008 BMW X5 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 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 X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (351 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (160 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2008 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW X5 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | X5 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 87 L |