2006 BMW 535 vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 535 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2006 BMW 535. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 535 weights approximately 56 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra.
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 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tundra. (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tundra. 2010 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 535 | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 535 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
