2009 BMW 550 vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 550 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 944 kg more than 2009 BMW 550. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 550 | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5700 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 2606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2027 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3099 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |