2007 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Toyota Auris
To start off, both 2007 BMW 335 and 2007 Toyota Auris were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Auris. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Auris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Auris weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
Because 2007 BMW 335 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Auris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 2007 Toyota Auris | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 335 | Auris |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
