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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs BMW 5 Series Touring comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 52,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or BMW 5 Series Touring?
3 Series Saloon
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
BMW 3 Series Saloon is visibly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,600 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Saloon with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers barely more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 3 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
5 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 5 Series Touring offers markedly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 197 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 BMW 5 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.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers markedly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.
3 Series Saloon
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is somewhat lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers somewhat more boot space – 570 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries clearly more – 620 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly superior overall 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 £52,500
BMW 5 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Saloon
BMW 5 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 5 Series Touring
The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
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BMW 3 Series Saloon
BMW 5 Series Touring
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
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Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 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
65 - 98 km
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
60 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
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Length
4,713 mm
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Length
5,060 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
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Height
1,515 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
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Payload
500 - 620 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 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
197 - 727 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
BMW
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