2006 BMW 545 vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 545 weights approximately 449 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Because 2006 BMW 545 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 545. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 545 | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 545 | Camry |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |