Compare performance (205 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (70,700 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Land Cruiser or BMW 3 Series Touring?
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.
BMW 3 Series Touring is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 70,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,648 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 8.1 L/100km.
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 substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 325 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 Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8.7 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Land Cruiser tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,610 kg. The difference is around 960 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers clearly more boot space – 742 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 242 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,895 L, about 385 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries marginally more – 540 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
The BMW 3 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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 Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
70,700 - 79,300 £
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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co2
278 - 284 g/km
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,610 kg
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
4,925 mm
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Length
4,713 mm
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Width
1,980 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Height
1,935 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,829 - 1,895 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
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Payload
540 kg
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin 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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
205 HP
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
170 km/h
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Torque
500 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
151 kW
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
BMW
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