2008 Toyota Camry vs. 2011 BMW X6

To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Camry. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 818 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 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, 2011 BMW X6 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Camry 2011 BMW X6
Make Toyota BMW
Model Camry X6
Year Released 2008 2011
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3311 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 406 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 1200 RPM
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1352 kg 2170 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4879 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1984 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1689 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2934 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 85 L