2012 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 318 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 601 kg more than 2006 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Toyota 4Runner | 2006 BMW 318 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | 4Runner | 318 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1996 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4823 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 63 L |