2011 BMW 535 vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra

To start off, both 2011 BMW 535 and 2011 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 846 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Tundra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tundra.

Compare all specifications:

2011 BMW 535 2011 Toyota Tundra
Make BMW Toyota
Model 535 Tundra
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 3998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 233 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 406 Nm 266 Nm
Torque RPM 1200 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1920 kg 1074 kg
Vehicle Length 4905 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Height 1463 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2969 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 50 L


 

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