2006 BMW X5 vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2006 BMW X5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 BMW X5. (228 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 320 kg more than 2006 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3270 mm |
