2012 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 822 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 7 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Tacoma | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
