2009 BMW 125 vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Windom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Windom would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Windom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Windom. (212 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Windom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Windom weights approximately 204 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Windom (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Windom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 125 | Windom |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
