BMW 3 series 2018 vs Toyota Corolla 2018

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
BMW 3 series
2018 - 2022
Toyota Corolla
2018 - 2022
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Toyota Corolla can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid)1.5 - 1.8 (petrol)
Both cars are available with petrol engines.

Performance

Power: 113 - 382 HP98 - 140 HP
Torque: 250 - 580 NM142 - 174 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.4 - 8.4 seconds9.7 - 12.1 seconds
In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Toyota Corolla. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 1.8 - 9.43.8 - 7.8
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Toyota Corolla.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance: 130 - 147 mm (5.1 - 5.8 inches)130 - 170 mm (5.1 - 6.7 inches)

Dimensions

Length: 4.71 m4.63 m
Width: 1.83 m1.78 m
Height: 1.44 m1.45 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower.
BMW 3 series is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres471 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
480 litresno data
Turning diameter: 12 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 2`159 kg~ 1`795 kg
Net weight:~ 1`592 kg~ 1`305 kg
Load capacity:~ 567 kg~ 490 kg
BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Toyota Corolla. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety:
Quality:
below average
no data
Average price (€): 28 60014 600
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol, diesel and hybrid engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
Toyota Corolla has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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