2006 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2006 BMW X5 and 2006 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,392 cc, 2006 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X5 (315 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (154 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry.

Because 2006 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 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, 2006 BMW X5 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW X5 2006 Toyota Camry
Make BMW Toyota
Model X5 Camry
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4392 cc 2360 cc
Horse Power 315 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 439 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 92 L 70 L


 

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