Toyota Prius vs BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of Toyota Prius and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]. The Toyota Prius price is Rs. 45.43 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] price is Rs. 34.63 Lakh. The Toyota Prius is available in 1798 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Prius provides the mileage of 23.91 kmpl and 3 Series [2012-2016] provides the mileage of 18.88 kmpl.

Prius vs 3 Series [2012-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Prius	3 Series [2012-2016]
Price	Rs. 45.43 Lakh	Rs. 34.63 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1798 cc	1995 cc
Power	121 bhp	184 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (CVT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Diesel

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Toyota Prius

1.8 Z8 CVT

Rs. 45.43 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

320d Prestige

Rs. 34.63 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Toyota Prius

1.8 Z8 CVT

BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

320d Prestige

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1798 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2ZR-FXE, 4-Cylinder, In-Line	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	121 bhp @ 5200 rpm	184 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	142 Nm	380 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Electric Motor Assist	97 bhp @ 5200 rpm, 142 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Max Motor Performance	71 bhp, 163 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	23.91View Mileage Details	18.88View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (CVT) - Not Applicable Gears	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Battery	1.31kWh, Nickel Metal Hydride, 201.6V, 42kg Battery Placed In Boot
Electric Motor	Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4540 4624
Width (mm)
1760 2031
Height (mm)
1490 1429
Wheelbase (mm)
2700 2810
Ground Clearance (mm)
157
Kerb Weight (kg)
1415 1585
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
43 60

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut; Rear Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Torsion beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	225 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	225 / 55 R16

Features

Safety

Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	1

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours		Black
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Remote Operated	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Lighting

Headlights	LED	Halogen
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen on front, Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
3 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000 Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Attitude Black Mica	Black
	Dark Blue Mica Metallic	Impherial Blue Brilliant Effect
	Grey Metallic	Black Sapphire
	Silver Metallic	Sparkling Bronze
	Emotional Red	Mineral Grey
	White Pearl Crystal Shine	Havanna
	Super White	Liquid Blue
		Melbourne Red
		Galcier Silver
		Orion Silver
		Mineral White
		Alpine White

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Prius vs 3 Series [2012-2016] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Toyota Prius and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]?

Toyota Prius price is Rs. 45.43 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] price is Rs. 34.63 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Prius and 3 Series [2012-2016] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 1.8 Z8 CVT variant, mileage of Prius is 23.91kmpl and for the 320d Prestige variant, mileage of 3 Series [2012-2016] is 18.88kmpl. Thus making Prius the most fuel efficient as compared to 3 Series [2012-2016]

Q: How is the performance of Prius compared to 3 Series [2012-2016]?

For the 1.8 Z8 CVT variant, 1798 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of Prius produces 121 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 142 Nm of torque. For the 320d Prestige variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of 3 Series [2012-2016] produces 184 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 380 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Toyota Prius vs BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

Length (mm)	4540	4624
Width (mm)	1760	2031
Height (mm)	1490	1429
Wheelbase (mm)	2700	2810
Ground Clearance (mm)		157
Kerb Weight (kg)	1415	1585

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	43	60

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited