2006 BMW M3 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 44 kg more than 2006 BMW M3.
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 M3 (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M3 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M3 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 333 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |