2006 Toyota Sienna vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,308 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Sienna. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 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, 2011 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Sienna. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Sienna | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sienna | X5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3308 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |
