BMW 3 series 2012 vs Toyota Avensis 2012

 
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
Toyota Avensis
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 170 HP132 HP
Torque: 250 NM160 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.6 seconds10.4 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series engine produces 38 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.36.5
Real fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100km7.1 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1130 km in combined cycle920 km in combined cycle
1360 km on highway1130 km on highway
780 km with real consumption840 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 300'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Avensis engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 5 years15 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 1 sērijaInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.62 m4.71 m
Width: 1.81 m1.81 m
Height: 1.42 m1.48 m
BMW 3 series is 9 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres509 litres
Toyota Avensis has more luggage space.
BMW 3 series has 29 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis.
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9401`970
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

above average
Toyota Avensis has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 12 8007800
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Toyota Avensis has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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