2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2009 BMW 545
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 345 kg more than 2009 BMW 545.
Because 2009 BMW 545 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 2009 BMW 545. 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, 2009 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Sienna | 2009 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sienna | 545 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1796 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
