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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Toyota Corolla - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (550 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 28600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Toyota Corolla?

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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Toyota Corolla

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Corolla has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28600 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 12480 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.40 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

Corolla @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a convincingly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 372 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.50 s. That’s about 4 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs noticeable better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 120 km/h.

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Toyota Corolla is to a small extent lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly perceptible more room – 500 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs noticeable better – up to 1510 L, which is about 458 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring somewhat takes the win – 520 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £41,100
3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.5 L
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Toyota Corolla

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BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Toyota Corolla

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Toyota Corolla
3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press
Corolla @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
28600 - 34900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1460 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Length
4370 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1052 L
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.