2005 Toyota Tundra vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 400 kg more than 2010 BMW 125.
Because 2005 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 125. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Tundra (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tundra | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Tundra | 125 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2670 mm |
