2005 BMW 325 vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |