Head-to-head
2025 BMW 3 Series vs 2025 Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla wins clearly, 91.1 to 72.1, on price, fuel & range, tech & comfort. The BMW 3 Series is ahead on performance and space & cargo.
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2025 BMW 3 Series
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Toyota Corolla
Clear winThe Toyota Corolla wins clearly, 91.1 to 72.1, on price, fuel & range, tech & comfort. The BMW 3 Series is ahead on performance and space & cargo.
Price 2025 Toyota Corolla leads by 50.9
Fuel & range 2025 Toyota Corolla leads by 45.4
Tech & comfort 2025 Toyota Corolla leads by 37
| Category · weight | 2025 BMW 3 Seriesoverall 72.1 | 2025 Toyota Corollaoverall 91.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 49.1 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 54.6 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 87.3 | 84.4 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 85 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 66.4 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 63 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 72.1 | 91.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
BMW 3 Series: base trim 330i RWD · Toyota Corolla: base trim LE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Toyota Corolla wins
- It lists 30 standard driver-assist features against 13.
- It starts $23,175 lower ($22,325 against $45,500 base MSRP).
- It costs $1,300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $2,650).
Where the 2025 BMW 3 Series answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 42 filed with NHTSA).
- It turns out 295 lb-ft of torque against 151.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
44 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $45,500 | $22,325 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,998 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L Inline-4 TwinPower Turbo 48V MHEV | 2.0-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve |
| Fuel injection system | High Precision Injection | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 169 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 32 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 35 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 41 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 2.81 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | 8-speed Steptronic | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 56.8 in | 56.5 in |
| Overall length | 186 in | 182 in |
| Overall width | 71.9 in | 70.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 16.9 cu-ft | 13.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 88.6 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,644 lbs | 2,955 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,644 lbs | 2,955 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,718 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Double-joint spring strut axle, lightweight aluminum-steel, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link axle, lightweight aluminum-steel construction | Torsion beam rear suspension |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | EPS with Servotronic | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.4 ft | 35.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 274 mm |
| Front brake type | Vented, single-piston floating calipers | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Automatic Electric Parking Brake |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 259 mm |
| Rear brake type | Vented, single-piston floating calipers | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/45 R18 | P205/55R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 13.2 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | BMW ConnectedDrive | Toyota Connected Services |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | — | 120 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 120 months |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
114 features · differences first, then sharedSafety32 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | — | std |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, with low light pedestrian detection and daytime cyclist detection | — | std |
| Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and road edge detection with Sway Warning System | — | std |
| Lane Tracing Assist | — | std |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags | — | std |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor on all passenger belts | — | std |
| Adjustable front shoulder anchors, driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | — | std |
| Auto High Beams | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | opt |
| CBC (Cornering Brake Control) | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks | — | std |
| Crash-active front head restraints | std | — |
| DBC (Dynamic Brake Control) | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats | — | std |
| Dry Braking function | std | — |
| Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | — | std |
| Fading Compensation | std | — |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones with side-impact door beams | — | std |
| Front passenger seat cushion airbag | — | std |
| Head-impact protection structure | — | std |
| High-tensile-strength steel body panels | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control | — | std |
| Integrated backup camera with projected path | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | — | std |
| Performance Control | std | — |
| Road Sign Assist | — | std |
| Start-Off Assistant | std | — |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | — | std |
| Engine immobilizer | — | std |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags | std | std |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags | std | std |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags | std | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System | std | std |
Infotainment17 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| BMW Head-Up Display (part of optional BMW Live Cockpit Professional) | opt | — |
| BMW Maps navigation system forming part of the standard BMW Live Cockpit Plus | std | — |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with six speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | std | — |
| BMW Curved Display with iDrive 8.5 and QuickSelect (BMW Operating System 8.5) | std | — |
| BMW ID personal user profile linking via QR code | std | — |
| BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant voice command | std | — |
| BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Augmented View (optional) | opt | — |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | opt |
| Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters and audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice-command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist controls | std | — |
| My BMW App integration (vehicle status, remote services, ConnectedDrive Store) | std | — |
| Personal eSIM with 5G mobile communications standard (standard) | std | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Depending on grade, allows you to lock/unlock doors, start and stop the vehicle, locate your last parked location, check vehicle status and monitor guest drivers. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | opt |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Two front USB-C ports | — | std |
| Two rear USB-C ports | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Connect — With AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming with Apple Music® and Amazon Music compatibility. Subscription required. 30 days or up to 3GB trial included. 4G network dependent. | std | std |
Convenience7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, and trunk-release functions | — | opt |
| Front and rear power windows with one-touch auto up/down | — | std |
| LE Convenience Package: Includes Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start; Blind spot warning indicators on color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | opt |
| LE Premium Package: Includes Smart Key System, 16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires, blind spot warning indicators on color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert; and Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging | — | opt |
| Multi-function in-key remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic, and trunk-release functions | — | std |
| One 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Power door locks with automatic locking feature | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter, and push-button controls | — | std |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest and two cup holders | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat | — | std |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest and two cup holders | — | std |
Interior21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Steering wheel heating (if specified, adjustable via BMW Curved Display or voice command) | opt | — |
| Aluminum Fine Brushed interior trim (optional all models) | opt | — |
| Ash Grey open-pored fine-wood trim (optional all models) | opt | — |
| Cascade interior ambient lighting with 9 selectable colors and Welcome/Goodbye Animation | std | — |
| Center console with storage compartment | — | std |
| Digital clock | — | std |
| Fineline Light open-pored fine-wood interior trim (standard on 330i) | std | — |
| Front- and rear-door storage pockets | — | std |
| Galvanic controls (window switches, door lock button, air vent stalks) – optional | opt | — |
| Illuminated multifunction steering wheel buttons | std | — |
| New three-spoke flat-bottomed M steering wheel (standard on M340i and 330i M Sport) | opt | — |
| New two-spoke steering wheel with polygonal rim (standard on 330i without M Sport) | std | — |
| Overhead console with maplights | — | std |
| Passenger-side glove compartment | — | std |
| Premium instrumentation cluster with speedometer and tachometer, coolant temperature, 7-in. Digital Gauge Cluster with customizable settings, odometer, tripmeters, outside temperature, current/average fuel economy, cruising range, average speed, elapsed time, shift-position indicator; hybrid system power meter (hybrid models only), TPMS, Eco Mode indicator, one-touch 3-blink lane-change turn signal indicator, and warning messages | — | std |
| Sensatec dashboard with refined surface and contrasting decorative stitching (optional) | opt | — |
| Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist controls | — | std |
| Two front cup holders | — | std |
| Two rear cup holders | — | std |
| Day/night rearview mirror | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors | — | opt |
Exterior17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| 16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires | — | opt |
| 16-in. steel wheels with covers and P205/55R16 tires | — | std |
| 19-inch M alloy wheels double-spoke Style 995M (bi-color or Jet Black) – with M Sport package | opt | — |
| Black front grille | — | std |
| BMW Individual 19-inch alloy wheels Y-spoke Style 1038i bi-color (optional all models) | opt | — |
| Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with Blind Spot Monitor warning indicators | — | opt |
| Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with Blind Spot Monitor warning indicators | — | opt |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | — | std |
| Color-keyed power outside mirrors | — | std |
| Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | — | std |
| Intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| LED headlights | — | std |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| LED taillights and stop lights | — | std |
| M Sport package (optional on 330i models, standard on M340i models) | opt | — |
| Rear window defogger with timer | — | std |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-wheel drive (FWD) | — | std |
| 48V mild hybrid (MHEV) technology | std | — |
| 8-speed Steptronic transmission (330i) | std | — |
| Automatic engine shutoff | — | std |
| M Sport Differential (optional) | opt | — |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive M Suspension (optional) | opt | — |
| EPS with Servotronic steering (330i) | std | — |
| M Sport Suspension (optional) | opt | — |
| Variable sport steering (optional on 330i) | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBMW 3 Series
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 1 · 1 critical · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 6 · 2 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (2), Electrical System (1), Back Over Prevention (1)
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 25V202000 · 4,557 vehicles · filed unfixed
Toyota Corolla
Safety Signal 87 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 42 · 10 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (10), Service Brakes (8), Unspecified (7)
Top recalls
- high Service Brakes, Electric 24V708000 · 145,383 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45,500 (base trim) | $22,325 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $45,500 – $61,600 4 trims | $22,325 – $28,190 9 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | 330i Sedan | Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 50 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,650 | $1,350 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 BMW 3 Series or the 2025 Toyota Corolla?
The Toyota Corolla wins clearly, 91.1 to 72.1, on price, fuel & range, tech & comfort. The BMW 3 Series is ahead on performance and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota Corolla scores 91.1 and the 2025 BMW 3 Series 72.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 BMW 3 Series or the 2025 Toyota Corolla?
The 2025 Toyota Corolla starts lower — $22,325 against $45,500, a gap of $23,175 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 BMW 3 Series or the 2025 Toyota Corolla?
2025 BMW 3 Series: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 1 recall (1 filed with no repair available). 2025 Toyota Corolla: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 BMW 3 Series and the 2025 Toyota Corolla?
Where the 2025 Toyota Corolla wins: it lists 30 standard driver-assist features against 13, starts $23,175 lower ($22,325 against $45,500 base MSRP), and costs $1,300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $2,650). Where the 2025 BMW 3 Series answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 42 filed with NHTSA) and turns out 295 lb-ft of torque against 151. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.