2012 BMW 335 vs. 2013 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2013 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 335 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2013 Toyota 4Runner. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 379 kg more than 2012 BMW 335.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota 4Runner. (377 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota 4Runner. 2013 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 BMW 335 | 2013 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 335 | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2184 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 87 L |