2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW X5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW X5 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW X5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | X5 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.2 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 87 L |