2008 BMW X3 vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW X3 would be higher. At 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3455 cc |
| 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 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 76 L |
