2005 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Sequoia. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 553 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 99 L |
