2012 BMW X5 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 X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW X5 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 76 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 180 kg more than 2012 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X5 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 6290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 4180 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
