2003 BMW 320 vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2003 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 650 kg more than 2003 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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, 2003 BMW 320 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 320 | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
