2010 Toyota Highlander vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, both 2010 Toyota Highlander and 2010 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 490 kg more than 2010 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Highlander | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Highlander | 325 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4785 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |
