BMW 3 series 2015 vs Toyota Auris 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 52 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.7 | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 7 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 530 litres | |
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Toyota Auris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 35 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Auris. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`185 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 10 400 | |
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