2009 BMW M6 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (501 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 495 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2009 BMW M6 has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW M6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M6 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M6 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4477 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 501 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 95 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2280 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 141 L |