The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Avensis 1.8 Multidrive S (12 - 15) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 28,000
€ 66,000
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘ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 Toyota Avensis 1.8 is 5.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Toyota Avensis 1.8
BMW M3
58.3
71.3
81.1
57
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
106.3
185.4
108.7
180.3
185.4 in
Length
180.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Avensis 1.8
BMW M3
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.91 %
General
Toyota Avensis 1.8
BMW M3
T27
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Avensis 1.8
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
2ZR-FAE
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
145 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Toyota Avensis 1.8
145 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
133 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Toyota Avensis 1.8
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Toyota Avensis 1.8
BMW M3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Avensis 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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22.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Toyota Avensis 1.8
22.5 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Avensis 1.8
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Toyota Avensis 1.8
36 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
city
13 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
565 mi
Range
316 mi
Toyota Avensis 1.8
565 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
125 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).
235 kWh
Toyota Avensis 1.8
125 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Avensis 1.8
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
