2009 BMW X6 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 X6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW X6 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 99 more horse power than 2009 BMW X6. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 weights approximately 853 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X6 | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X6 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2185 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
