2008 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 711 kg more than 2012 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sequoia. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sequoia | X3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
