2009 BMW Z4 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 655 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW Z4 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Z4 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 180 L |