2009 BMW 730 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 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 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 BMW 730.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 730. 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, 2009 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2009 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 730 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 22.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 18 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |