BMW X5 vs. Toyota Sequoia Review

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Toyota Sequoia packs quite a wallop and will knock the X5 down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Toyota and the BMW X5 likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Sequoia's engine is considerably bigger than the BMW X5's. Bear in mind that larger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The BMW could learn a lesson or two from the Sequoia as far as torque. Torque equals pickup, and the Toyota will have picked up and gone by the time the BMW X5 finally gets moving.

Utility
The Toyota will definitely prove more practical than the BMW for those of you with frequent child-cargo. There's no clear winner between the Toyota Sequoia and the BMW X5 as far as hauling capacity. Towing is significantly more the Toyota's forte than it is the BMW X5's.

Convenience
You will definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Toyota Sequoia than with the BMW X5.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the BMW X5's front cabin compared to the Sequoia. While the rear of the BMW X5 provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Toyota Sequoia, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Toyota Sequoia is significantly heavier than the BMW. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota than the BMW X5 because of its larger tank. The BMW X5 and the Toyota Sequoia compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The BMW is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Toyota Sequoia. In terms of gas mileage, the BMW beats the Toyota Sequoia. Regarding fuel economy, the X5 has the Toyota Sequoia beat. When it comes to MSRP, the Toyota Sequoia doesn't cost much less than the BMW X5. The X5 will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Toyota.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Toyota Sequoia isn't quite as generous as the X5's.