2006 Toyota Sienna vs. 2006 BMW 335
To start off, both 2006 Toyota Sienna and 2006 BMW 335 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,308 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Sienna. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2006 BMW 335 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Sienna. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Sienna | 2006 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sienna | 335 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3308 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |
