Toyota Highlander 2019 vs BMW X5 2018
| 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: | 295 HP | 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 356 NM | 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
| Toyota Highlander engine produces 105 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 404 NM less than BMW X5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 7.2 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Highlander consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1230 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 203 mm (8 inches) | 214 mm (8.4 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: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW X7 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Toyota Highlander is 4 cm longer than the BMW X5, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Highlander is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 454 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2387 litres | no data | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Highlander has 191 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. This could mean that the Toyota Highlander uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Highlander is 1.2 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`700 | 3`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 36 800 | 53 600 | |
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