BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 6 HP more power than Toyota Camry, but torque is 24 NM less than Toyota Camry. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
8.5
BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, 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:
63 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
820 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
1040 km on highway
Toyota Camry gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Toyota Camry 2006 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km).
Dimensions
Length:
4.52 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.48 m
BMW 3 series is 30 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
535 litres
Toyota Camry has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 75 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Camry.