2007 Toyota Tundra vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Tundra | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Tundra | 525 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 424 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
