2007 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,454 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2012 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Sienna. 2007 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Toyota Sienna | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Sienna | 335 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3454 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 57 L |