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Toyota Land Cruiser vs BMW X5 comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (70,700 £ vs 77,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Land Cruiser or BMW X5?

Toyota Land Cruiser vs BMW X5: Key differences

Toyota Land Cruiser

  • very slightly cheaper
  • moderately more trunk space

BMW X5

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Land Cruiser

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Land Cruiser is very slightly cheaper – starting at 70,700 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,352 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X5 uses 3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7.6 L/100km.

X5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X5 offers significantly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 420 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X5 is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Land Cruiser tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Land Cruiser

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X5 is somewhat lighter – 2,240 kg compared to 2,610 kg. The difference is around 370 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers moderately more boot space – 742 L compared to 650 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,895 L, about 25 L more than the BMW X5.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries markedly more – 705 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £77,100
X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 105 km
Toyota Land Cruiser
BMW X5

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Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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Toyota Land Cruiser
BMW X5

Costs and Consumption

Price
70,700 - 79,300 £
Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
105 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
25.7 kWh
co2
278 - 284 g/km
co2
68 - 289 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,610 kg
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Length
4,925 mm
Length
4,935 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Height
1,935 mm
Height
1,755 - 1,765 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,829 - 1,895 L
Max trunk capacity
1,720 - 1,870 L
Payload
540 kg
Payload
565 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
205 HP
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
500 Nm
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
151 kW
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
BMW
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