2008 BMW 318 vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1094 kg more than 2008 BMW 318. 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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318. 2010 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
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 | 120 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2027 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3099 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |