2009 Toyota Tundra vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 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, 2011 BMW X5 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 1108 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 X5 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Tundra | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Tundra | X5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 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 | 1332 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |
