Compare performance (530 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Toyota Land Cruiser?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,049 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 8.2 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 325 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is significantly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 840 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers markedly more boot space – 742 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 262 L.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries noticeably more – 750 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.
The BMW 3 Series Saloon holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.
detailsThe Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.
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Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
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Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
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co2
278 - 282 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
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Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
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Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
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Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,980 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
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Payload
685 - 750 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
205 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
151 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Toyota
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