2008 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 2 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 8 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 361 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2006 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
