BMW X5 2013 vs Toyota Highlander 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 740 NM | 337 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 132 HP more power than Toyota Highlander, whereas torque is 403 NM more than Toyota Highlander. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 10.6 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X5 consumes 3.9 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 585 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 209 mm (8.2 inches) | 197 mm (7.8 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Highlander might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X5 is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Highlander, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 391 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 391 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 650 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 2370 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Highlander (by 500 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 5.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 6.8 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`900 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 200 | 21 400 | |
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