2005 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 91 kg more than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. (441 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sequoia | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sequoia | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2268 kg | 2177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 99 L | 80 L |
