2004 BMW 325 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 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 325 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 82 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 340 kg more than 2004 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota Sienna (333 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
