2008 BMW 316 vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316.
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 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316. 2007 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 316 | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |