2005 Toyota Sienna vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2010 BMW X6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 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, 2010 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (295 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sienna | X6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2933 mm |
