2008 BMW 540 vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2008 BMW 540 and 2008 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2008 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 540. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra 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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 540 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5663 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 382 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 4190 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
