2007 BMW 525 vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 405 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5497 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |