Toyota Highlander 2013 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Highlander) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 337 NM | 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Highlander engine produces 132 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 403 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Toyota Highlander reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 6.7 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Highlander consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Highlander could require 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | 209 mm (8.2 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: | 21 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW X5 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW X5 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Highlander is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Highlander is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 391 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 391 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2370 litres | 1870 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Highlander (by 500 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 5.9 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Highlander is 6.8 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Toyota Highlander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`755 | 2`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 23 400 | |
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