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Alfa Romeo Tonale vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (268 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (35,500 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alfa Romeo Tonale or BMW 3 Series Touring?

Alfa Romeo Tonale vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences

Alfa Romeo Tonale

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • barely lighter
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BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • substantially more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tonale

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.

Alfa Romeo Tonale is moderately cheaper – starting at 35,500 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,572 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Alfa Romeo Tonale with 3.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 35 km more than the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

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 substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 268 HP. That’s roughly 262 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale takes 10.9 s. That’s about 7.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

Tonale

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Alfa Romeo Tonale is barely lighter – 1,600 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 500 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, the Alfa Romeo Tonale carries marginally more – 535 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is decisively ahead 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
Alfa Romeo Tonale
BMW 3 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Alfa Romeo Tonale

The Alfa Romeo Tonale embodies the brand's timeless elegance and sporty DNA, captivating drivers with its bold design and dynamic presence on the road. Inside, the Tonale impresses with a perfect blend of luxury and cutting-edge technology, offering a sophisticated driving experience that remains true to the Alfa Romeo spirit. With its agile performance and distinctive character, the Tonale stands out in the competitive SUV market, appealing to those who seek both style and substance.

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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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Alfa Romeo Tonale
BMW 3 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,500 - 53,200 £
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
62 km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
77 - 138 g/km
co2
57 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
385 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 535 kg
Payload
430 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 268 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 - 197 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Brand
BMW
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