2007 BMW X3 vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW X3 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 350 kg more than 2007 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 79 L |
