2008 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 1 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330. 2007 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 330 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2007 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 228 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
