2012 BMW 116 vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 188 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 2011 Toyota RAV4 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, 2011 Toyota RAV4 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 116 | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 116 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |
