2009 BMW 550 vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Sequoia. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 583 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 550 (489 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Sequoia. (427 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 550 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 99 L |
