2007 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2000 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2000 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Sienna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |