2012 BMW 116 vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 611 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 116. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 116 | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 116 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4324 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 87 L |
