BMW 3 series 2008 vs Toyota Corolla 2010

 
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Toyota Corolla
2010 - 2013
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 143 HP124 HP
Torque: 190 NM157 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds11.9 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series engine produces 19 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.47.2
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 980 km in combined cycle760 km in combined cycle
1210 km on highway910 km on highway
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

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

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km280'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 6 years19 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērijaUsed also on Toyota Auris
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine 

Toyota Corolla 2010 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest. The timing chain has a ...  More about Toyota Corolla 2010 1.6 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.54 m
Width: 1.82 m1.76 m
Height: 1.42 m1.47 m
BMW 3 series is 1 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres450 litres
Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 10 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota Corolla may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 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 (kg): 1`9101`785
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average
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Average price (€): 58005000
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Toyota Corolla has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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