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BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i
Sedan · Mild_hybrid · FWD
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Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Sedan · Hybrid · FWD
BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i
Car A
BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i
The BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i delivers serious pace with five-seat practicality and a 480-liter trunk. Its mild-hybrid setup and 8.1 L/100 km consumption make it efficient for its class while offering good value for the performance.
5 seatsSedanMild_hybrid5-star safety374 hpHybrid
Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Car B
Toyota Avalon Hybrid
A five-seat FWD hybrid that emphasizes reliability, efficiency, and long-range comfort, the Toyota Avalon Hybrid suits road trips and value-minded families. If you need punchy performance or extra-large cargo space, look elsewhere.
5 seatsSedanHybrid5-star safety5.7 L/100kmHybrid
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 63 / 62
City 45 / 41
Budget / value 54 / 65
Road trip 52 / 76
Performance 35 / 30
Cargo 26 / 25
Practical 44 / 46
Premium 54 / 33
Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i · Orange = Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i

  • Explosive acceleration and strong power (374 hp, 4.4 s 0-100 km/h).
  • Seats 5 with a 480-liter trunk for growing families and road trips.
  • Mild-hybrid efficiency; 8.1 L/100 km is efficient for its class.
  • Good value in its segment at a listed price of 54,900.

Toyota Avalon Hybrid

  • Long range and efficient for its class (about 800 km, 5.7 combined consumption)
  • Seats five with a useful 453 L trunk for family duties
  • Good value in its segment at around $36,700
  • Easygoing acceleration for daily driving (0–100 km/h in 8.0 s)

Verdict

Pick BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Toyota Avalon Hybrid if…
Performance & capability
Toyota Avalon Hybrid is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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