2004 BMW X5 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (306 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 106 kg more than 2004 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2004 BMW X5 (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X5 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 2381 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 100 L |
