2009 BMW 125 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 125. 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 (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 125 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4477 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 17.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 141 L |