2009 BMW 335 vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2009 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 335 | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 335 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 87 L |