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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or BMW 3 Series Touring?
3 Series Saloon
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.
BMW 3 Series Saloon is only slightly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,115 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers marginally more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 4 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
3 Series Touring
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
Both models deliver identical power – 530 HP each.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the BMW 3 Series Touring takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
Both models offer the same torque – 700 Nm.
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.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is very slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers only slightly more boot space – 500 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries marginally more – 520 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Saloon has only a minor advantage 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
BMW 3 Series Saloon
BMW 3 Series Saloon
BMW 3 Series Touring
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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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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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BMW 3 Series Saloon
BMW 3 Series Touring
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
4,713 mm
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Length
4,713 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
BMW
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