2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2008 BMW 630
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 630 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 590 kg more than 2008 BMW 630. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Sienna | 2008 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sienna | 630 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
