2009 Toyota Highlander vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2012 BMW 650 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Highlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 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 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (249 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 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 650 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Highlander | 650 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
