2007 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2007 Toyota 4Runner. (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 1360 kg more than 2007 Toyota 4Runner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota 4Runner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 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 X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota 4Runner. (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota 4Runner | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | 4Runner | X6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 480 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 85 L |
