2009 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 240 kg more than 2009 BMW 330.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 330. 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, both vehicles can yield 410 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |