2006 Toyota Sienna vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Sienna. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2011 BMW X6 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 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, 2011 BMW X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Sienna. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 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 X6 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sienna | X6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3308 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 480 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |
