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BMW 3 Series vs Toyota Corolla

BMW 3 Series $50,000
Toyota Corolla $28,799 – $29,500

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Comparing BMW 3 Series vs Toyota Corolla. Toyota Corolla offers the strongest value on price. BMW 3 Series leads on expert rating.

Category Winners

Overall Winner BMW 3 Series
Best Value Toyota Corolla
Top Rated BMW 3 Series
Fuel Economy Toyota Corolla
Performance BMW 3 Series

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Price & Reviews

Model Year

Expert Rating

BMW 3 Series

BMW 3 Series

$50,000
Rating: 4.8/10
Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla

$28,799 – $29,500
Rating: 4.6/10
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Specification BMW
3 Series
Toyota
Corolla
Brand BMW Toyota
Model 3 Series Corolla
Year 2026 2026
Type
Body Style Sedan Compact Sedan
Current Price $50,000 $28,799 – $29,500
MSRP $50,000 $29,500
Dealer Price $48,500 $28,299
Engine 2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo Inline 4-Cylinder with 48V Mild Hybrid 2.0L Dynamic Force Inline-4
Horsepower 255 hp @ 4,700-6,500 rpm (386 hp M340i) 169 hp
Torque 295 lb-ft @ 1,600-4,500 rpm (398 lb-ft M340i) 151 lb-ft
0–60 mph 5.4 sec (0-60 mph 330i xDrive / 4.1 sec M340i xDrive) Approx. 8.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 155 mph Approx. 118 mph
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded Gasoline Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 29 MPGe combined (26 City / 34 Hwy) 35 MPG combined
Range (EV) 530 miles total highway tank range N/A
Emissions 300 g/mi CO2 Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery 12V starter battery + 48V mild-hybrid lithium battery N/A
Charging Self-charging regenerative braking N/A
Expert Rating 4.8/10 4.6/10
Community Reviews 1350 1680
Performance Score M340i / M340i xDrive (3.0L Inline-6, 386 hp / 398 lb-ft) 8.0
Comfort Score 9.1 8.6
Safety Score Active Guard Safety Suite 9.3
Fuel Economy Score 9.0 9.2
Technology Score 9.6 8.5
Value Score 9.0 9.1
Pros Agile, perfectly balanced rear-wheel-drive platform dynamics with available xDrive AWD; Smooth 8-speed automatic transmi... Excellent reliability reputation; Strong fuel economy; Comprehensive standard safety features; Affordable ownership and...
Cons Steering feel, while precise, is lighter in default Comfort mode than classic hydraulic setups; Physical buttons for cli... Rear-seat space is moderate for tall adults; Performance is adequate but not sporty; Some premium tech requires higher t...