2009 Toyota Tundra vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 14 kg more than 2007 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Tundra | 2007 BMW 530 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Tundra | 530 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5663 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 545 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |