The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Avensis 1.8 Multidrive S (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 29,300

€ 39,200

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Toyota Avensis 1.8 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Toyota Avensis 1.8
BMW 325d
58.3
71.3
81.1
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
184.8
108.7
178.4
184.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Avensis 1.8
BMW 325d
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.09 %

General
Toyota Avensis 1.8
BMW 325d
T27
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Toyota Avensis 1.8
BMW 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
2ZR-FAE
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
145 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Toyota Avensis 1.8
145 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d
133 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Toyota Avensis 1.8
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Toyota Avensis 1.8
BMW 325d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Avensis 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
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22.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Toyota Avensis 1.8
22.5 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Avensis 1.8
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Toyota Avensis 1.8
35 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325d
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
557 mi
Range
611 mi
Toyota Avensis 1.8
557 mi
611 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
127 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).
127.6 kWh
Toyota Avensis 1.8
127 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Avensis 1.8
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data