2009 BMW 730 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 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 730 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 730. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 730 | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 730 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
