2009 BMW X5 vs. 2001 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2009 BMW X5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 10 kg more than 2009 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 X5 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2001 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
