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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Toyota RAV4 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 309 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 37,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Toyota RAV4?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Toyota RAV4: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Toyota RAV4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 RAV4 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 37,700 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,352 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota RAV4 uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota RAV4 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 137 km, about 40 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

RAV4

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 Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 309 HP. That’s roughly 221 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Toyota RAV4 takes 5.8 s. That’s about 2.2 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, BMW 3 Series Touring is very slightly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,655 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota RAV4 offers very slightly more boot space – 514 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota RAV4 carries somewhat more – 610 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota RAV4 leads convincingly 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 £37,700
RAV4

Toyota RAV4

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 185 - 309 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 133 - 137 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Toyota RAV4

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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 RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 is a well-rounded compact SUV that pairs everyday practicality with a comfortable, composed ride and generous cargo space, making it a sensible choice for families and active lifestyles. Its strong reputation for reliability, efficient drivetrains, and straightforward technology gives it wide appeal whether you value economy, comfort, or capability.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Toyota RAV4

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Price
37,700 - 54,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
133 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
30 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,655 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
446 - 514 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
515 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
185 - 309 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
136 - 227 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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