2009 BMW 650 vs. 2007 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 580 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
Because 2009 BMW 650 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 650 (491 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2007 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 650 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3040 mm |
