2009 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 325 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 88 kg more than 2009 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325. 2011 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 545 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |