2005 BMW 325 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 8 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 921 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2381 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
