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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Alpine A110 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 345 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 55,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Alpine A110?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Alpine A110: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Alpine A110

  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Alpine A110 costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Alpine A110 with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

A110

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 Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 345 HP. That’s roughly 185 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Alpine A110 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW 3 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A110 is visibly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 425 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers substantially more boot space – 480 L compared to 96 L. That’s a difference of about 384 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries considerably more – 495 kg compared to 210 kg. That’s a difference of about 285 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 96 - 101 km
BMW 3 Series Saloon
Alpine A110

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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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Alpine A110

The Alpine A110 is a stunning testament to modern automotive design, seamlessly blending performance with elegance. Its lightweight construction contributes to an exhilarating driving experience, making it a true driver's car. With its distinctive styling and agile handling, the A110 captures the spirit of classic sports cars while embracing contemporary technology.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Alpine A110

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
55,200 - 282,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
152 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,194 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
96 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
166 - 210 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
252 - 345 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
185 - 254 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Alpine
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