BMW 3 series 2010 vs Toyota Avensis 2009

 
BMW 3 series
2010 - 2013
Toyota Avensis
2009 - 2012
Body: CabrioSedan
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 184 HP126 HP
Torque: 380 NM310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 seconds9.7 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series engine produces 58 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.65.4
Real fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100km6.2 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 30 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis.
Fuel tank capacity: 61 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1080 km in combined cycle1110 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway1300 km on highway
950 km with real consumption960 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Avensis) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 330'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 18 years13 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, 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 series might be a better choice in this respect.
BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine 

Toyota Avensis 2009 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter Toyota 1AD-FTV diesel engine, also known as the 2.0 D-4D, was produced from 2005 to 2018. In 2009, with the shift to Euro 5 emission standards, the engine was updated with piezo injectors replacing the earlier electromagnetic ones. It features an IHI RHF4 ...  More about Toyota Avensis 2009 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.61 m4.70 m
Width: 1.78 m1.81 m
Height: 1.38 m1.48 m
BMW 3 series is smaller.
BMW 3 series is 8 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 10 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 210 litres509 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
350 litresno data
Toyota Avensis has more luggage space.
BMW 3 series has 299 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1002`100
Safety:
BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests.
Quality:
above average

above average
Toyota Avensis has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably better
Average price (€): 13 2005000
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher safety
Toyota Avensis has
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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