2011 BMW 535 vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 535 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 535 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
