2004 BMW 316 vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2004 BMW 316 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 35 kg more than 2004 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Toyota Mark II (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316. 2000 Toyota Mark II has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 316 | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Mark II |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |