2006 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 2006 BMW 318 and 2006 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318.
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, 2006 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 318 | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
