2024 BMW X5 PHEV vs. 2024 Toyota Sequoia Review

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2024 BMW
X5 PHEV

MSRP*: $72,500
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2024 Toyota
Sequoia

MSRP*: $61,275 to $81,265
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MPG - City Info not available 19 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 22 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 71.2 ft3 86.9 ft3
Engine
  • 483-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 437-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 483 hp 437 hp
Towing Capacity 5,952 lbs 8,980 - 9,520 lbs
Exterior Length 194.3 in 208.1 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 79.6 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 40.7 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 39.2 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The BMW X5 PHEV offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Sequoia, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the BMW X5 PHEV and the Toyota Sequoia.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the BMW X5 PHEV or the Toyota Sequoia, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The BMW X5 PHEV is about the same width as the Toyota Sequoia. If you go with the BMW X5 PHEV, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Sequoia.

Handling
The BMW X5 PHEV has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Sequoia, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Sequoia is clearly the choice over the BMW X5 PHEV for pulling heavy loads. The BMW X5 PHEV has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Sequoia.

Powertrain
The BMW X5 PHEV has much lower torque than the Toyota Sequoia, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The BMW X5 PHEV has less seating than the Toyota Sequoia, making the Toyota Sequoia the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X5 PHEV has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Sequoia.