2006 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 1093 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 BMW X5 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Corolla | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corolla | X5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1157 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |
