2006 Toyota Camry vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 7 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 2,999 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (190 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 780 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 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (268 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Camry | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2979 cc |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 268 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2132 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1559 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
