2008 Toyota Tundra vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Tundra and 2008 BMW 530 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (382 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Tundra | 2008 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Tundra | 530 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4190 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
