2010 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2012 BMW M5
To start off, 2012 BMW M5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M5 (560 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Sequoia. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Sequoia.
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, 2012 BMW M5 (680 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Sequoia. (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Sequoia | 2012 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sequoia | M5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 560 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2027 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1895 mm | 1455 mm |
