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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

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?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Toyota Land Cruiser

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  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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Engine and Performance:

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.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 96 - 101 km
BMW 3 Series Saloon
Toyota Land Cruiser

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BMW 3 Series Saloon

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.

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Toyota Land Cruiser

The 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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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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