2009 BMW 135 vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (245 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 509 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 135 (407 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (382 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 135 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 87 L |
