2009 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 BMW 520. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 520 weights approximately 31 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 520. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 520. 2005 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 520 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 382 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |