2009 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |