2009 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 335 would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 528 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2009 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra. 2012 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 335 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
