2009 BMW 330 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 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2009 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 201 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |