2006 BMW 525 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 865 kg more than 2006 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 4180 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.9 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
