2011 Toyota Venza 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 Venza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Venza would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Venza. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Venza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 BMW X5 (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Venza | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Venza | X5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |
