2009 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2009 BMW 330 and 2009 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,454 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 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 423 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2009 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW 330 (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna. 2009 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 330 | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Sienna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3454 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 | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |