2000 Toyota Avensis vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Toyota Avensis | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Avensis | 335 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |