2009 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Fortuner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Fortuner would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Fortuner. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Fortuner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Fortuner weights approximately 370 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
Because 2007 Toyota Fortuner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Fortuner 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, 2009 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Fortuner. (344 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Fortuner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2007 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
