2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Avensis. (145 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 53 kg more than 2009 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW M3 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 2009 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Avensis, 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW M3 (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Avensis. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
