Compare performance (155 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (32600 £ vs 41100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Abarth 500 595 695 or BMW 3 Series Touring?
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 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32600 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 8495 £.
As for range, the Abarth 500 595 695 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 265 km, about 168 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a decisively edge – offering 550 HP compared to 155 HP. That’s roughly 395 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Abarth 500 595 695 takes 7 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs significantly better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Abarth 500 595 695 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 145 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls significantly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 465 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: BMW 3 Series Touring offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Abarth 500 595 695 is to a small extent lighter – 1410 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers convincingly more room – 500 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 315 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs decisively better – up to 1510 L, which is about 960 L more than the Abarth 500 595 695.
When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring evident takes the win – 520 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.
Overall, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
32600 - 39400 £
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.1 - 18.8 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
242 - 265 km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
37.80 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
3
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1410 - 1435 kg
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Trunk capacity
185 L
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
3673 mm
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Length
4713 - 4801 mm
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Width
1682 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Height
1518 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Max trunk capacity
550 L
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Payload
370 - 385 kg
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
155 HP
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Power HP
150 - 550 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
155 km/h
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Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
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Torque
235 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
114 kW
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Power kW
110 - 405 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
Abarth
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Brand
BMW
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The Abarth 500 595 695 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.