2012 BMW 528 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 528 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 347 kg more than 2012 BMW 528.
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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 528. (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 528 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 528 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
