2005 Toyota Tundra vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 6 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 571 kg more than 2011 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota Tundra (382 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tundra | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Tundra | 325 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
