BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] vs Toyota Prius

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] and Toyota Prius. The BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] price is Rs. 42.50 Lakh and Toyota Prius price is Rs. 45.43 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Toyota Prius is available in 1798 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). 3 Series GT [2016-2021] provides the mileage of 13.95 kmpl and Prius provides the mileage of 23.91 kmpl.

3 Series GT [2016-2021] vs Prius Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series GT [2016-2021]	Prius
Price	Rs. 42.50 Lakh	Rs. 45.43 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1798 cc
Power	248 bhp	121 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (CVT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]

330i M Sport Shadow Edition

Rs. 42.50 Lakh

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Toyota Prius

1.8 Z8 CVT

Rs. 45.43 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]

330i M Sport Shadow Edition

Toyota Prius

1.8 Z8 CVT

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1798 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	2ZR-FXE, 4-Cylinder, In-Line
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	248 bhp @ 5200 rpm	121 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1450 rpm	142 Nm
Electric Motor Assist		97 bhp @ 5200 rpm, 142 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Max Motor Performance		71 bhp, 163 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	13.95View Mileage Details	23.91View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	837
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (CVT) - Not Applicable Gears
Emission Standard	BS 6	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	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4824 4540
Width (mm)
1828 1760
Height (mm)
1508 1490
Wheelbase (mm)
2920 2700
Ground Clearance (mm)
165
Kerb Weight (kg)
1415
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
520
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
60 43

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing	MacPherson Strut; Rear Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle	Torsion beam
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.15	5.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 50 R18	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R18	195 / 65 R15

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	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
Keyless 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, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Veneto Beige / Black, Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	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
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Remote Operated

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	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	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
3 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
40000 100000

Brochure

Colours

	Estoril Blue Metallic	Attitude Black Mica
	Alpine White	Dark Blue Mica Metallic
		Grey Metallic
		Silver Metallic
		Emotional Red
		White Pearl Crystal Shine
		Super White

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3 Series GT [2016-2021] vs Prius Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] and Toyota Prius?

BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] price is Rs. 42.50 Lakh and Toyota Prius price is Rs. 45.43 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between 3 Series GT [2016-2021] and Prius is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 330i M Sport Shadow Edition variant, mileage of 3 Series GT [2016-2021] is 13.95kmpl and for the 1.8 Z8 CVT variant, mileage of Prius is 23.91kmpl. Thus making Prius the most fuel efficient as compared to 3 Series GT [2016-2021]

Q: How is the performance of 3 Series GT [2016-2021] compared to Prius?

For the 330i M Sport Shadow Edition variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series GT [2016-2021] produces 248 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1450 rpm of torque. 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.

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BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] vs Toyota Prius

Length (mm)	4824	4540
Width (mm)	1828	1760
Height (mm)	1508	1490
Wheelbase (mm)	2920	2700
Ground Clearance (mm)	165
Kerb Weight (kg)		1415

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	520
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	43

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

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

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	100000