2010 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 335 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 220 kg more than 2010 BMW 335.
Because 2010 BMW 335 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 2010 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2010 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 335 | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 335 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1816 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
