BMW 3 series 2015 vs Toyota Corolla 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 117 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2016 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Corolla 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 1 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 452 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 28 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 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): | 2`115 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 10 200 | |
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