2006 Toyota Tundra vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 170 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2006 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 3 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
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2006 Toyota Tundra | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Tundra | 3 Series |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |