2009 BMW 635 vs. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 635. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 635 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 BMW 635. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 635. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 890 kg more than 2009 BMW 635. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 635. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 635 (581 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser. (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 635 | 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 635 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 581 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
