2009 BMW 550 vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 858 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (431 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 550 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4164 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |