2009 Toyota Highlander vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2012 BMW 640 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 640. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (249 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Highlander | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Highlander | 640 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
