2006 Toyota Camry vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (190 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 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, 2011 BMW X3 (299 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (268 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Camry | X3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3000 cc |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 268 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
