2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 515 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 120 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Sienna | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sienna | 120 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 51 L |
