2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (274 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 630 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3. 2007 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW X3 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW X3 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 X3 | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 100 L |
