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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
70,700 - 79,300 £
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Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
105 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
25.7 kWh
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co2
278 - 284 g/km
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co2
68 - 289 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,610 kg
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Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
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Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
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Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
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Length
4,925 mm
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Length
4,935 mm
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Width
1,980 mm
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Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
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Height
1,935 mm
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Height
1,755 - 1,765 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,829 - 1,895 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,720 - 1,870 L
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Payload
540 kg
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Payload
565 - 705 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
205 HP
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Power HP
298 - 625 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
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Max Speed
170 km/h
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Torque
500 Nm
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Torque
540 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
151 kW
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Power kW
219 - 460 kW
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Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
BMW
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