2011 Toyota Avalon vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, 2012 BMW 760 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 760 weights approximately 630 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avalon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 760 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 760. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 760 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Avalon | 2012 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Avalon | 760 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2819 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
