2009 Toyota Camry vs. 2013 BMW 6 series

To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Camry. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 325 kg more than 2009 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Toyota Camry 2013 BMW 6 series
Make Toyota BMW
Model Camry 6 series
Year Released 2009 2013
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2362 cc 4395 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 437 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 651 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.0 :1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1684 kg 2009 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 5009 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 2081 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1392 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2968 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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