2008 BMW 118 vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 118 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1336 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118. 2013 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 118 | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2721 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1955 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 100 L |