BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Toyota Avalon
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i
Car A
BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i
A practical 5-seat saloon that emphasizes reliability and safety signals, the BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i suits growing families and city commuters. Efficient for its class and priced at 41,000, it offers good value with adequate performance.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety5.9 L/100km
Toyota Avalon
Car B
Toyota Avalon
With five seats, a 497 L trunk, and a strong focus on reliability and safety, the Toyota Avalon fits growing families and road trips. Its 301 hp performance and good value in its segment appeal, though higher fuel use, FWD traction, and limited cargo flexibility may deter some.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety301 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 63 / 64
City 52 / 34
Budget / value 63 / 59
Road trip 52 / 63
Performance 29 / 35
Cargo 26 / 27
Practical 47 / 42
Premium 47 / 34
Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i · Orange = Toyota Avalon

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i Toyota Avalon
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Pros & cons

BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i

  • Strong signals for reliability and safety
  • Efficient for its class at 5.9 L/100 km
  • 5 seats and a 480 L trunk suit growing families
  • At 41,000, it represents good value in its segment

Toyota Avalon

  • Strong reliability and safety focus for low-stress ownership
  • Room for five and a 497 L trunk works for family duties and road trips
  • 301 hp and 7.2 s 0-100 km/h enable confident passing and merging
  • Around $36,000 pricing offers good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i if…
Best fuel economy
BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i uses 5.9 L/100km vs 9.8 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Toyota Avalon if…
More power
Toyota Avalon puts out 301 hp vs 154 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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