AutoZeitung: BMW 118d vs Toyota Prius

KokkenTor · 04-29-2007, 12:00 PM

AutoZeitung have tested two models with low CO2 emmissions, BMW 118d vs Toyota Prius. Results from the test:

Model ………….......…… 118d …… Prius
Karosserie ….....….…… 590 …….. 529
Comfort ………......……. 647 ……… 603
Engine/gear ........... 678 …… 585
Driving Dynamics .….. 650 ……… 467
Cost/environment ..... 448 ……… 481
Total ……………......….. 3 013 ….. 2 665

Weight (kg) ………….. 1 374 ……. 1 300
Consumtion .….….… … 5,9 ….. …. 5,9
Lap time ……....…….. 1:54,2 .… 2:05,1
Slalom (km/h)………… 63,5 …….. 59,4
0-100km/h .............. 9,1 ....... 12,0
80-120km/h ............ 6,8 ....... 11,1
Hp/Nm ............... 143/300 .. 78/115 (E-motor: 68/400)
Price (€) ............... 25 300 .. 24 877

The BMW wins with a huge margin:
1. BMW 118d - 3 013 points
2. Toyota Prius - 2 665 points

atuv · 04-29-2007, 12:55 PM

Poor Toyota

bmer · 04-29-2007, 02:21 PM

Toyota vs. BMW, not very fair I'd say.

cawimmer430 · 04-29-2007, 02:25 PM

The Prius got higher marks for environment (as expected), but the BMW 118d wasn't so far off in terms of emissions (even though we're comparing diesel to gasoline here). Modern catalytic converters, particulate filters and even engine design (combustion process etc.) all help keep emissions low, even on a diesel like the 118d.

Give me the 118d anyday.

Centurion · 04-29-2007, 02:35 PM

Toyota Prius comes most likely to use in cities with heavy congestion like in to and from LA, when you end up cruising at very low speed during rush hour. Meaning that the car will run a great amount on its electric engine.

BMW_Dude · 04-29-2007, 03:51 PM

Interesting comparison, but I'd get the 118d anyday, it's more of a normal car, has much better performance and you get a BMW!

BMW Power · 04-30-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW_Dude

Interesting comparison, but I'd get the 118d anyday, it's more of a normal car, has much better performance and you get a BMW!

The Prius tho is still definitely more practical...

cawimmer430 · 05-01-2007, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW Power

The Prius tho is still definitely more practical...

Only in the city if you're a tree-hugger.

BMW Power · 05-02-2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cawimmer430

Only in the city if you're a tree-hugger.

Actually I was thinking more in the sense of a back seat orgy...prius back seats can easily work as a sofa.....the 1 series is a bit of a 'tight squeeze'

04-29-2007, 12:00 PM	#1
KokkenTor Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 201 Thanks: 93 Thanked 417 Times in 105 Posts	AutoZeitung: BMW 118d vs Toyota Prius AutoZeitung have tested two models with low CO2 emmissions, BMW 118d vs Toyota Prius. Results from the test: Model ………….......…… 118d …… Prius Karosserie ….....….…… 590 …….. 529 Comfort ………......……. 647 ……… 603 Engine/gear ........... 678 …… 585 Driving Dynamics .….. 650 ……… 467 Cost/environment ..... 448 ……… 481 Total ……………......….. 3 013 ….. 2 665 Weight (kg) ………….. 1 374 ……. 1 300 Consumtion .….….… … 5,9 ….. …. 5,9 Lap time ……....…….. 1:54,2 .… 2:05,1 Slalom (km/h)………… 63,5 …….. 59,4 0-100km/h .............. 9,1 ....... 12,0 80-120km/h ............ 6,8 ....... 11,1 Hp/Nm ............... 143/300 .. 78/115 (E-motor: 68/400) Price (€) ............... 25 300 .. 24 877 The BMW wins with a huge margin: 1. BMW 118d - 3 013 points 2. Toyota Prius - 2 665 points

04-29-2007, 12:55 PM	#2
atuv Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,198 Thanks: 440 Thanked 81 Times in 78 Posts	Re: AutoZeitung: BMW 118d vs Toyota Prius Poor Toyota

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bmer Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,901 Thanks: 1,530 Thanked 669 Times in 405 Posts	Re: AutoZeitung: BMW 118d vs Toyota Prius Toyota vs. BMW, not very fair I'd say.

04-29-2007, 02:25 PM	#4
cawimmer430 Contributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 8,028 Thanks: 3,975 Thanked 3,189 Times in 1,366 Posts	Re: AutoZeitung: BMW 118d vs Toyota Prius The Prius got higher marks for environment (as expected), but the BMW 118d wasn't so far off in terms of emissions (even though we're comparing diesel to gasoline here). Modern catalytic converters, particulate filters and even engine design (combustion process etc.) all help keep emissions low, even on a diesel like the 118d. Give me the 118d anyday.

04-29-2007, 02:35 PM	#5
Centurion Jetsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 9,202 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 1,507 Times in 805 Posts	Re: AutoZeitung: BMW 118d vs Toyota Prius Toyota Prius comes most likely to use in cities with heavy congestion like in to and from LA, when you end up cruising at very low speed during rush hour. Meaning that the car will run a great amount on its electric engine.

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BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 4,472 Thanks: 368 Thanked 495 Times in 283 Posts	Re: AutoZeitung: BMW 118d vs Toyota Prius Interesting comparison, but I'd get the 118d anyday, it's more of a normal car, has much better performance and you get a BMW!

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