2006 BMW 118 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 118 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 1 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 118 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 118 | Venza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
