2012 BMW 320 vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2012 BMW 320 and 2012 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320.
Because 2012 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320. 2012 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 320 | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 100 L |
