2007 BMW 328 vs. 2004 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Sienna would be higher. Both 2007 BMW 328 and 2004 Toyota Sienna are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Sienna. (194 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Sienna.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 2004 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2004 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 328 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
