2012 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 325 would be higher. 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 192 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2010 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 325. 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Sequoia | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sequoia | 325 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2750 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1956 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
