2009 Toyota Tundra vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Tundra 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 141 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
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 (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X3. (299 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Tundra | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Tundra | X3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
