2005 BMW 730 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 730 | Venza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 67 L |
