BMW X5 M vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the BMW X5 M a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The BMW X5 M features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW X5 M stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW X5 M gets merino leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW X5 M and 2-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Drivetrain

The BMW X5 M uses a Petrol producing 460kW and 750Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.9 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 responds with a Diesel Twin-Turbo V6 making 227kW and 700Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The BMW X5 M has the clear power advantage at 460kW vs 227kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW X5 M is 4.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The BMW X5 M measures 4,948mm long on a 2,972mm wheelbase, 32mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW X5 M generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 650L in the BMW X5 M and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 50L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,700kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Toyota LandCruiser 300's turning circle is 0.9 m tighter, 11.8 m against 12.7 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the BMW X5 M costs about $3,563 a year (12.5 L/100km) and fuel for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 about $2,537 a year (8.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,026 a year less for the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW X5 M) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota LandCruiser 300).

Where each one leads

The BMW X5 M: more power (460kW against 227kW).

The Toyota LandCruiser 300: the lower starting price ($97,990 against $247,800), the bigger boot with the seats up (700L against 650L), the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,700kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,537 a year against $3,563).

The Verdict

Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores higher, 76 vs 59

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores 76 to the BMW X5 M's 59 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 32 points), safety (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 31 points), performance (BMW X5 M ahead by 31 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 costs about $1,026 less (8.9 L/100km against 12.5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 650L in the BMW X5 M, 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

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