2009 BMW X6 vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 BMW X6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X6 (232 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 weights approximately 795 kg more than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 X6 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X6 | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X6 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 79 L |
