2008 BMW 135 vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2008 BMW 135 and 2008 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 135 weights approximately 208 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 135 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 135 | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 135 | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 76 L |