2011 Toyota Sienna vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Sienna and 2011 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 246 kg more than 2011 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X5 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 X5 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 X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Toyota Sienna | 2011 BMW X5 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Sienna | X5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2700 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 440 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |