2004 BMW 745 vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 745 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (382 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 BMW 745. (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 695 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2008 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 745. (447 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 745 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
