2009 BMW M3 vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M3 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 280 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Hilux.
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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
