2009 BMW 118 vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 561 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 118 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 87 L |