Compare performance (571 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73,166 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.
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 7 Series offers significantly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 393 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 7 Series is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is significantly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 770 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers only slightly more boot space – 596 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.
The BMW 7 Series 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.
The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
102,800 - 127,500 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
80 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
17.6 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
74 - 160 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
65 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
5,391 mm
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,950 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
1,544 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
605 - 665 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
300 - 571 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
670 - 800 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
220 - 420 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Toyota
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