VS

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
rate
  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
details

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
details

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,704 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers clearly more range – reaching up to 337 km, about 240 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

Proace City Compact Van

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 substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 394 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 Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 7.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

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 Proace City Compact Van is markedly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 292 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries significantly more – 921 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 401 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring stands well ahead of its rival 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 £41,100
3 Series Touring

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 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

View detailed analysis

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.

details

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

details
BMW 3 Series Touring
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
DriveDuel uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to evaluate vehicle data and create content. Content is regularly reviewed and improved. The displayed prices are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted to the respective country’s VAT. Country-specific registration taxes are not included. This information is not legally binding.