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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Toyota Prius?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • significantly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Toyota Prius

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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Prius is barely cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers a bit more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 11 km more than the Toyota Prius.

Prius

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 307 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is marginally lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers considerably more boot space – 500 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 216 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries visibly more – 520 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius is clearly superior overall 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 72 - 86 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Toyota Prius

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BMW 3 Series Touring

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 Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
-
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin 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 - 530 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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