2008 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 818 kg more than 2008 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 99 L |
