2009 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 645 kg more than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota 4Runner | 2011 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | 4Runner | 730 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 82 L |
