2009 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. (273 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
