2007 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2007 BMW 335 and 2007 Toyota Prius 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 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Prius.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Prius. 2007 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 2007 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 335 | Prius |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
