2012 BMW 530 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 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530.
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 (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 530 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 530 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 3700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |