2007 BMW X5 vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (316 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 47 kg more than 2011 Toyota Sienna. 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, 2007 BMW X5 (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 2148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 76 L |
