2007 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2007 BMW 318 and 2007 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318.
Because 2007 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318. 2007 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
