2006 BMW M6 vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW M6 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M6 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
