2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ 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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | FJ Cruiser | 550 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
