2006 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2006 BMW 330 and 2006 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2006 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
