2010 BMW 135 vs. 2010 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2010 BMW 135 and 2010 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 135 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2010 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 135 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 2010 BMW 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Prius, 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, 2010 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 135 | 2010 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 135 | Prius |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4361 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1412 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
