2008 BMW 730 vs. 2011 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avalon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2008 BMW 730 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 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon, 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 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 730 | 2011 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 730 | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
