2011 BMW 535 vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2011 BMW 535 and 2011 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 19 kg more than 2011 BMW 535.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 535 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| 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 | 300 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
