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Abarth 500 595 695 vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (155 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Abarth 500 595 695 or BMW 3 Series Touring?

Abarth 500 595 695 vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences

Abarth 500 595 695

  • visibly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Abarth 500 595 695 is visibly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,495 £.

As for electric range, the Abarth 500 595 695 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 265 km, about 168 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

3 Series Touring

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 155 HP. That’s roughly 375 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Abarth 500 595 695 takes 7 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 465 Nm more.

500 595 695

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW 3 Series Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Abarth 500 595 695 is moderately lighter – 1,410 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers substantially more boot space – 500 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 315 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries visibly more – 520 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
Abarth 500 595 695
BMW 3 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Abarth 500 595 695

The Abarth 500, particularly in its 595 and 695 renditions, captures the spirit of Italian motoring with its compact yet aggressive design. Known for its lively performance and distinctive styling, this little powerhouse is a joy to drive, offering an engaging experience that appeals to enthusiasts. With its rich motorsport heritage, the Abarth 500 embodies the essence of fun and excitement on both the streets and the race track.

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BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Abarth 500 595 695
BMW 3 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,600 - 38,600 £
Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.1 - 18.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
242 - 265 km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
57 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,410 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
185 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,682 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 385 kg
Payload
430 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
155 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
235 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
114 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Abarth
Brand
BMW
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