2007 Toyota Hilux vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 325 (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Hilux | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Hilux | 325 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
