2004 BMW 118 vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 118 would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 600 kg more than 2004 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 BMW 118 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (333 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 118 | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 118 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
