BMW X5 2018 vs Toyota Highlander 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 295 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 356 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW X5 engine produces 45 HP more power than Toyota Highlander, whereas torque is 94 NM more than Toyota Highlander. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 10.2 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X5 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Highlander, which means that by driving the BMW X5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 214 mm (8.4 inches) | 203 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Highlander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X5 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW X5 2018 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| BMW X5 is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Highlander, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 454 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1860 litres | 2387 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW X5 has 191 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Highlander. The Toyota Highlander may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Highlander (by 527 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Highlander, which means BMW X5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 53 600 | 36 800 | |
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