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BMW X3 vs Toyota Corolla Cross – Which one offers the better deal?

Two cars, one duel: BMW X3 meets Toyota Corolla Cross.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

X3 @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Corolla Cross has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31700 £, while the BMW X3 costs 51300 £. That’s a price difference of around 19552 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X3 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Cross with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

Corolla Cross @ 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 X3 has a significantly edge – offering 398 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Toyota Corolla Cross takes 7.60 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X3 performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Cross tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

X3 @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Toyota Corolla Cross is clearly perceptible lighter – 1380 kg compared to 1930 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X3 offers clearly perceptible more room – 570 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X3 performs evident better – up to 1700 L, which is about 363 L more than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

When it comes to payload, BMW X3 minimal takes the win – 570 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW X3 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW X3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £51,300
X3 @ BMW Group Press

BMW X3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 88 km

BMW X3

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Toyota Corolla Cross

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The Toyota Corolla Cross takes the familiar Corolla recipe, lifts it up and dresses it in SUV clothes — sensible, comfortable and blessedly unflashy. It won’t thrill the enthusiast, but its easy manners, clever packaging and dependable feel make it an ideal everyday car for shoppers who prefer sense over sass.

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BMW X3
Toyota Corolla Cross
X3 @ BMW Group Press
Corolla Cross @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
51300 - 72400 £
Price
31700 - 41900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
112 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
Curb weight
1380 - 1500 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
Length
4755 mm
Length
4460 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1660 mm
Height
1620 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1333 - 1337 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
515 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the BMW X3?

The BMW X3 is offered with 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.