2005 BMW M3 vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW M3 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 BMW M3. (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 909 kg more than 2005 BMW M3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (337 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M3 | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
