2009 Toyota Highlander vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, both 2009 Toyota Highlander and 2009 BMW 630 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 BMW 630. (268 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 488 kg more than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2009 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 630. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Highlander | 2009 BMW 630 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Highlander | 630 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |