BMW 3 series 2010 vs Toyota Avensis 2009
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 18 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 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 45 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: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 720 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 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 2010 2.0 engine Toyota Avensis 2009 2.0 engine: Owners often report increasing oil consumption, which becomes particularly pronounced over time. Additionally, the water pump has a limited service life, and after 150,000 km, the timing chain tends to ... More about Toyota Avensis 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.48 m | |
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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 litres | 509 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 299 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | 2`050 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 200 | 5000 | |
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