2006 Toyota MR2 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota MR2 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | MR2 | 125 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
