BMW X5 vs. Toyota Land Cruiser Review

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota Land Cruiser packs quite a punch and will knock the X5 down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Toyota Land Cruiser and the BMW X5 likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The X5's engine is tremendously smaller than the Toyota's. Bear in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The Toyota Land Cruiser packs quite a punch compared to the X5 as far as torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. Torque equals pickup, and the Toyota Land Cruiser will have picked up and gone by the time the BMW X5 finally gets moving.

Utility
The Toyota Land Cruiser will most certainly prove more convenient than the BMW for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Toyota Land Cruiser is likely a better choice than the BMW when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of gear or large animals. The Land Cruiser outpulls the BMW by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Toyota Land Cruiser for a fill-up more often than the BMW because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the BMW X5's front cabin compared to the Toyota Land Cruiser. While the rear of the BMW X5 offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Toyota Land Cruiser, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Toyota Land Cruiser is considerably more bulky than the BMW X5. The BMW X5's tank is almost the same size as the Land Cruiser's, though the Toyota's is a little larger. The BMW X5 and the Toyota compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Toyota Land Cruiser to the dealership as the BMW X5. The Land Cruiser will tax your gasoline budget significantly more than the BMW will. The Toyota Land Cruiser pales in comparison to the BMW X5 in terms of fuel economy. With respect to MSRP, the Toyota Land Cruiser costs significantly more than the BMW X5. The BMW X5 will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Toyota Land Cruiser. The Land Cruiser will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the BMW X5.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Toyota Land Cruiser isn't quite as generous as the BMW X5's.