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 122 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 HP @ 5200 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 19 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (376 Nm @ 3800 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 | 3954 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 180 L |