2009 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 BMW X5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW X5 (475 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 73 L |
