2011 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (395 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 302 kg more than 2013 BMW X5.
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, 2013 BMW X5 (610 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sequoia | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sequoia | X5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| 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 | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2742 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1956 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |
