2008 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Echo 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 243 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Echo. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 1268 kg more than 2005 Toyota Echo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Echo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 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 X5 (475 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Echo. (143 Nm). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2005 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Echo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
