2006 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2011 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 366 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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, 2011 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2011 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
