2009 BMW M5 vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner

To start off, both 2009 BMW M5 and 2009 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. 2009 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW M5 2009 Toyota 4Runner
Make BMW Toyota
Model M5 4Runner
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4999 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 233 HP
Engine RPM 7750 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 520 Nm 266 Nm
Torque RPM 6100 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 50 L


 

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