2009 BMW 520 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 BMW 520 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 46 more horse power than 2009 BMW 520. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 425 kg more than 2009 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 520. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 520. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 520 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | 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 | 175 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |