BMW 3 Series vs Toyota Prius

Last Updated: August 31, 2026

Toyota Prius price starts at Rs. 45.09 Lakh, which is Rs. 32.01 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 3 Series, priced at Rs. 77.10 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 3 Series offers a claimed 13.02 kmpl, while the Prius delivers 26.27 kmpl. On the performance front, the 3 Series uses a 2998cc engine producing 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm and the Prius a 1798cc engine producing 96.55bhp@5200rpm. If you're deciding between the 3 Series and Prius, the 3 Series is the better pick for performance and top speed, while the Prius stands out for affordability and mileage.

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3 Series vs Prius Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 3 SeriesToyota Prius
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 77.10 LakhRs. 45.09 Lakh
Mileage 13.02 kmpl26.27 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc1798 cc
Max power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm96.55bhp@5200rpm
Top speed 253 Km/h112

3 Series vs Prius Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 3 Series M340i xDriveToyota Prius Z8
Rating
43 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name BMW Toyota
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 77.10 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 45.09 Lakh
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 1798 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars Sedan,HybridsAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm 96.55bhp@5200rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 5 Speed
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
BMW 3 Series Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.02 Kmpl 26.27 kmpl
Tyre Size F225/40R19, R255/35R19 195/65 R15
Boot Space 480 Liters 502-litres
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,49,146 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 3.27 Lakh 3 Series Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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N/A

Displacement
2998 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
2ZR-FXE Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1798 cc
Max Power
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
96.55bhp@5200rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
142Nm@3600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS IV
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
5 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Not Available
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Kerb Weight
1745 Kg
1395kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.4 Sec
12.5 Seconds
Fuel Capacity
59 Liters
43 Liters
Top Speed
253 Km/h
112
Mileage (ARAI)
13.02 Kmpl
26.27 kmpl

Suspension Front
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Rear
Not Available
Torsion beam
Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
solid Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.1 metres
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
195/65 R15
Alloy Wheel Size
Not Available
15
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue
Fabric Mid Seats, Inside Chrome Door Handles, Illuminated Entry(Room Lamp+Personal Lamp+Step Lamp), Assist Grip/Coat Hook/Door Scuff Plate, Front Personal Lamp+Door Courtesy Lamp (Front), Back Monitor, Auto Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Cargo Volume
480
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
4
Boot Space
480 Liters
502-litres

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-O
Outside Door Handles Color, Headlamps With Auto Levelling
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
No
Antenna
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Yes
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4709*1827*1442 mm3
4540*1760*1490
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2700mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
135mm
No. Of Doors
4
Not Available

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
Head-up Display, Electronic Shift Lever, Packaging By Creating Spacious Interior, Luggage Space, Front Seatbacks, Retractable Saddle-Type Headrests On The Rear Seats, Auto Air Conditioning System, Luggage Space(For 3 Sets Of Golf Bags), Front Passenger's Seat Upper Box & Glove Box, Front Cup Holders & Storage Space Under The Centre Console, Centre Console Box With Detachable Upper Tray(Storage For 10 CDs), Rear Cupholders
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Launch Control Function, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Comfort access with Digital Key plus, M Sport Suspension, Variable Sport steering, intelligent 4WD with variable torque distribution, Servotronic Steering Assist, M Sport Differential
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
No
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
No
Battery Saver
Not Available
No
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
No
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant
Not Available
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Semi
Drive Modes
4
4
Internal Storage
Not Available
No
No of Speakers
16
10
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-O
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Compass
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9
Not Available
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Yes
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Yes
DVD Playback
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
No
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front Door
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Moon Roof
Yes
No

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
No
Knee Airbags
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Not Available
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
No
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
6
Not Available
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Cruise Control with Braking Function, Parking Assistant( Lateral Parking, Reversing Assistant, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency Spare Wheel, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front with belt force limiters
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

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Which car is best between BMW 3 Series vs Toyota Prius?
As per the users experiences BMW 3 Series is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Toyota Prius is better on the grounds of maintenance.
Which car is cheaper BMW 3 Series vs Toyota Prius?
The Toyota Prius is cheaper than BMW 3 Series by ₹32.01 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW 3 Series vs Toyota Prius?
The Toyota Prius delivers better mileage 26.27 kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW 3 Series vs Toyota Prius?
For the M340i xDrive version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series produces 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm of power and 500Nm@1900-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Z8 version, 1798 cc Petrol engine of Prius produces 96.55bhp@5200rpm of power and 142Nm@3600rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW 3 Series has better performance.

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