2009 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (318 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 BMW 640.
Because 2009 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 640. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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, 2012 BMW 640 (450 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Sienna | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Sienna | 640 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3455 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5007 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |