The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Toyota Avensis 2.0 Multidrive S (09 - 11)
€ 66,000
€ 30,300
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Toyota Avensis 2.0.
BMW M3
Toyota Avensis 2.0
57
71.5
78.9
58.3
71.3
81.1
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
108.7
180.3
106.3
184.8
180.3 in
Length
184.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Toyota Avensis 2.0
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.53 %
General
BMW M3
Toyota Avensis 2.0
E90
Generation
T27
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M3
Toyota Avensis 2.0
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
3ZR-FAE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
150 hp
Toyota Avensis 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Toyota Avensis 2.0
Performance
BMW M3
Toyota Avensis 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Avensis 2.0
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.34 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
22.34 lb/hp
Toyota Avensis 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Toyota Avensis 2.0
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
34 mpg
Toyota Avensis 2.0
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
316 mi
Range
533 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
533 mi
Toyota Avensis 2.0
Environmental Impact
235 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
132.6 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
132.6 kWh
Toyota Avensis 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Toyota Avensis 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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