2009 BMW 125 vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2009 BMW 125 and 2009 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (209 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 364 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
Because 2009 Toyota Highlander 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, 2009 Toyota Highlander 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, 2009 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 125 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |
