BMW 3 Series vs Toyota RAV4
BMW 3 Series
$50,000
Toyota RAV4
$35,699 – $36,450
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing BMW 3 Series vs Toyota RAV4. Toyota RAV4 offers the strongest value on price. BMW 3 Series leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
BMW 3 Series
Best Value
Toyota RAV4
Fuel Economy
Toyota RAV4
Performance
BMW 3 Series
Toyota RAV4
4.7/10Visual Comparison
Category Radar
Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
BMW 3 Series
$50,000
Rating: 4.8/10
Toyota RAV4
$35,699 – $36,450
Rating: 4.7/10
| Specification |
BMW 3 Series |
Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 3 Series | RAV4 |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | — | — |
| Body Style | Sedan | Compact Crossover SUV |
| Current Price | $50,000 | $35,699 – $36,450 |
| MSRP | $50,000 | $36,450 |
| Dealer Price | $48,500 | $35,199 |
| Engine | 2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo Inline 4-Cylinder with 48V Mild Hybrid | 2.5L Hybrid System |
| Horsepower | 255 hp @ 4,700-6,500 rpm (386 hp M340i) | 236 hp (AWD net combined) |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1,600-4,500 rpm (398 lb-ft M340i) | Hybrid system output (manufacturer managed) |
| 0–60 mph | 5.4 sec (0-60 mph 330i xDrive / 4.1 sec M340i xDrive) | Approx. 7.0 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 155 mph | Approx. 115 mph |
| Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded Gasoline | Hybrid |
| Mileage / MPG | 29 MPGe combined (26 City / 34 Hwy) | 40 MPG combined (AWD hybrid est.) |
| Range (EV) | 530 miles total highway tank range | N/A |
| Emissions | 300 g/mi CO2 | ULEV/SULEV compliant (market dependent) |
| Battery | 12V starter battery + 48V mild-hybrid lithium battery | Lithium-ion hybrid battery |
| Charging | Self-charging regenerative braking | Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine) |
| Expert Rating | 4.8/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Reviews | 1350 | 1720 |
| Performance Score | M340i / M340i xDrive (3.0L Inline-6, 386 hp / 398 lb-ft) | 8.5 |
| Comfort Score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Safety Score | Active Guard Safety Suite | 9.4 |
| Fuel Economy Score | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Technology Score | 9.6 | 8.8 |
| Value Score | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Pros | Agile, perfectly balanced rear-wheel-drive platform dynamics with available xDrive AWD; Smooth 8-speed automatic transmi... | Excellent hybrid fuel economy; Strong reliability and resale reputation; Comprehensive standard safety features; Practic... |
| Cons | Steering feel, while precise, is lighter in default Comfort mode than classic hydraulic setups; Physical buttons for cli... | Ride can feel firm on rough roads; Interior design is functional rather than luxurious; Higher trims increase cost quick... |
