2004 BMW 525 vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 434 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2011 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
