2009 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 3 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 4 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 545 kg more than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota 4Runner | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | 4Runner | X3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| 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 | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 67 L |
